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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To convey so much using nothing but the God-given tools in your arsenal is the mark of a truly great actor.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
“He has rare God-given ability,” San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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
“You’d only have to spend one summer of your only God-given young life with Coach,” Todd said, fingering the ball out of the cup before downing his drink.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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