windfall

noun

ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl How to pronounce windfall (audio)
Definition of windfallnext
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 Do not overlook the impact of any financial windfalls, either. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 Also, the windfalls are subject to taxes and withholdings, and stock options are vested on varying schedules. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Zaslav, to be fair, is not the only person associated with WBD to get a windfall. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 That year is expected to be the first under new national media contracts, which owners hope will bring in a windfall. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
  1. benefit
  2. blessing
  3. boon
  4. gift
Noun
  • How fast the benefits of a truly life-changing technology flow through the economy is the actual measure of how fast it is being adopted.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There is little benefit in continuing to pay for an old version of your life.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Embedding nature in the wider business The breadth of nature is a blessing and a curse.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As for why Carrie survives, Flanagan has plans for another two seasons, taking us into uncharted territory with King’s blessing.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • If the Venice runner-up is able to find a foothold in the Best Picture race, that’ll be a boon for Jeon, who gives the standout performance as a working-class woman who gets a glimpse at how the other half lives.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That would be a boon for equities, as traders hope the strength of corporate fundamentals will support what's been a bifurcated market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • The homeowner didn’t charge him rent, and the truck Buchanan drove was a gift, the woman told agents.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Abenante-Villa’s parents buried him with gifts, including a basketball jersey and sports cards.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift

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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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