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
Much of that wealth will eventually move from parents to adult children, and tax planning for that windfall will be important, experts say.
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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
Critics blame them for rising electricity bills and strained water supplies, while supporters tout their potential to spur economic growth and deliver tax windfalls to long-stagnant communities.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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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
Critics blame them for rising electricity bills and strained water supplies, while supporters tout their potential to spur economic growth and deliver tax windfalls to long-stagnant communities.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The club, founded in 2009, provides $80,000 benefits to every first responder in its service area in Johnson, Somervell and Parker counties, member Tom Cowan said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli These almost remind me more of pierogies than ravioli, and what a blessing that is.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having 4/5 of the offensive line healthy for an entire game would be a boon.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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