as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker
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Recent Examples of windfall
That’s a $107,721 windfall of luck.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of that wealth will eventually move from parents to adult children, and tax planning for that windfall will be important, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Moving forward, games that are either cheap to make or deemed more likely to generate significant revenue windfalls may take priority over riskier bets, said the people, while Xbox’s floundering hardware division may face a significant rethinking.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
What’s more, the DOJ is encouraging whistleblowers to file lawsuits on the government’s behalf and potentially receive a portion of the windfall.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Much of that wealth will eventually move from parents to adult children, and tax planning for that windfall will be important, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Moving forward, games that are either cheap to make or deemed more likely to generate significant revenue windfalls may take priority over riskier bets, said the people, while Xbox’s floundering hardware division may face a significant rethinking.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
What’s more, the DOJ is encouraging whistleblowers to file lawsuits on the government’s behalf and potentially receive a portion of the windfall.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The women’s mentor, Dina Standish (Close), gives them her blessing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blessing of that guy — who has taken on some pretty impossible odds and pulled them off — was absolutely incredible.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While many states have sought to attract data centers as an economic boon, legislatures and utility commissions were also flooded with proposals to try to protect regular ratepayers from paying to connect data centers to the grid.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While there’s not a ton of research out there, what little there is seems to show that bovine colostrum can provide similar benefits, which can be a boon to those seeking alternatives to or supplements for breast milk out of preference or necessity.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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