godsends
Fortunate surprise arrivals
Godsends are things that arrive exactly when needed, as if sent by divine providence.
The term implies fortunate timing rather than divine belief—an unexpected check when rent is due, a ride when stranded, a cancellation that frees your schedule.
The extra volunteers were absolute godsends during the crisis.
Supernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- favorKind act or preference
- boonHelpful benefit received
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
mercy · salvation · redemption · gift · benefaction · divine · heavenly · sanctity
Accidental fortunate discovery
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- bonanzaSudden large windfall
- jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
- boonHelpful benefit received
lucky break · stroke of luck · fortune · fluke · manna · lifesaver · treasure · bounty
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- reprievePostponement of punishment
balm · remedy · cure · healing · recovery · rescue · lifeline · salvation
Favorable in timing
- well-timedHappening at the best moment
- timelyOccurring when appropriate
- serendipitousFortunately coincidental
- providentialOpportunely occurring, seemingly fated
auspicious · fortuitous · right moment · perfect timing · clutch · critical moment · nick of time · eleventh hour
miracle
Supernatural occurrence beyond explanation
benediction · mercy · salvation · redemption · gift · benefaction · divine · heavenly · sanctity · anointing
serendipity
Accidental fortunate discovery
boon · lucky break · stroke of luck · fortune · fluke · manna · lifesaver · treasure · bounty · surprise gift
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- alleviationReduction of intensity
reprieve · balm · remedy · cure · healing · recovery · rescue · lifeline · salvation · breakthrough
opportune
Favorable in timing
- well-timedHappening at the best moment
- timelyOccurring when appropriate
- serendipitousFortunately coincidental
providential · auspicious · fortuitous · right moment · perfect timing · clutch · critical moment · nick of time · eleventh hour · just in time
godsendsdisasters
Ruinous events causing suffering
catastrophes · calamities · curses · misfortunes · blows