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
September was a windfall month for the world’s wealthiest.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But the ones who benefit the most are clearly the 32 owners who currently have teams and can land an enormous windfall with a sale at any time.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, an offhand comment from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked speculation that the government’s gold hoard would be marked to market, releasing a windfall of hundreds of billions of dollars.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, the cash payouts can feel like windfalls when your account value is shrinking.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But the ones who benefit the most are clearly the 32 owners who currently have teams and can land an enormous windfall with a sale at any time.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, an offhand comment from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked speculation that the government’s gold hoard would be marked to market, releasing a windfall of hundreds of billions of dollars.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, the cash payouts can feel like windfalls when your account value is shrinking.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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If spouses are collecting, married at least a year and the same age, but one spouse’s benefit is less than half the other’s, then that spouse should claim spousal benefits instead.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your privacy is a blessing right now, Libra.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The rejection turned out to be a blessing for Weiss.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Expansion into accessories has already proven to be a boon for business.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift’s film is the latest boon to movie theaters, which have benefited in recent months from several unlikely saviors.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Between travel, accommodations, attire and gifts, the average cost per wedding guest in 2024 was $610, according to The Knot.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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And with the holidays right around the corner, keep in mind that a sweet-smelling scented candle gift makes a lovely present for just about anyone on your list—from a coworker to your votive-loving mom.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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