God-given
Americanadjective
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given by, or coming directly from, God.
the God-given laws.
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welcome; propitious; opportune.
Etymology
Origin of God-given
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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American swimmer Hunter Armstrong has said he "definitely" doesn't want to dope for the games, adding: "I personally have taken pride in getting as far as I can on natural God-given talent."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“I don’t take anchored inflation expectations as a God-given truth. I know we have to work very hard at it every day,” Musalem said in a speech last week.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Nothing could be more perfect, a God-given grace for the season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
“He has God-given talent,” Holtry said, this voice thick with emotion on the phone, “and he didn’t let his circumstances define him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024
He thought War Admiral simply had more God-given speed than Seabiscuit, and that the Triple Crown winner would surely beat him off of the line.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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