heaven-sent
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of heaven-sent
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Zakee’s “Ring My Bell” clip prompted other TikTok users to weigh in with their own stories of wins that seemed heaven-sent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
In 1945, the seemingly heaven-sent outsiders departed, along with their novel goods.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2025
It’s a subject that seems heaven-sent for Ijames, a writer who combines sharp social commentary with outrageous comedy, as anyone who saw the Geffen Playhouse production of “Fat Ham” can attest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2024
"My long, high-tech underwear was heaven-sent - effective and very, very welcome," she says, grimacing slightly at the memory of being so chilly.
From BBC ● May 11, 2022
And so Erskine was the heaven-sent answer to the mother’s prayers—that was the thought behind her mournful eyes.
From Erskine Dale?Pioneer by John Fox
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