as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom
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as in advantage
a thing that helps
the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign
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as in privilege
an act of kind assistance
a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger
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as in honor
something granted as a special favor
at the high school, seniors are given certain boons that make them the envy of underclassmen
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the unexpected rain was a boon for the farmers who had been struggling with drought
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Recent Examples of boon
Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Europe’s shift away from Russian natural gas after 2022 could be a further boon for producers and transit states in the region.
—Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
The bill allows for an alternate calculation based on four of the last five years, a boon for officers who received big raises at the very end of their careers.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
But a future team-up would be a boon to comic book fans.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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In many ways, one byproduct of the House settlement led to this offseason’s spending boon.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Europe’s shift away from Russian natural gas after 2022 could be a further boon for producers and transit states in the region.
—Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
The bill allows for an alternate calculation based on four of the last five years, a boon for officers who received big raises at the very end of their careers.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
But a future team-up would be a boon to comic book fans.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
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From the Mississippi Freedom Movement to various Rainbow Coalitions, collaboration and coalition-building across social positions—despite the challenges and potential for tension—attract participants with a wider toolkit of resources, opportunities, and tactics.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Combs, once a flashy fixture in Trump’s social orbit, became a vocal critic during Trump's presidency, something the president hasn’t forgotten.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at the midpoint of his second term.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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But if Florida were to redraw the maps, groups could still challenge it as a gerrymander even if DeSantis never explicitly mentions the political advantage.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Another best practice is to implement the principle of least privilege access.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From a money manager parachuting from a small plane to fake his death to a nursing home executive skimming from sham contracts, these stories of privilege and white-collar crime have repeatedly thrust Indiana into the national spotlight.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis says Connecticut could be forced to pay tens of millions extra to support food stamp benefits while about 34,000 residents, including children, are at risk of losing at least some assistance.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Lake County Treasurer employees are forming a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the second unit of Lake County employees to unionize this summer, receiving the blessing of outgoing Treasurer Holly Kim.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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All incumbents are also running for reelection under the cloud of controversy surrounding the city’s deal with outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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King predicted that in the long-term, these digital currencies, which peg their value to a hard asset like the U.S. dollar, will be the single greatest determinant of ether’s future price fluctuations.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For the Macleans, a close relationship has become one of their most valuable assets in facing the challenge.—
Quinta Thomson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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These companies show that kindness and innovation go hand in hand.—
Nav Thethi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While the internet isn't necessarily known for its joy and kindness, Wylie has been blown away by the response since sharing the video on TikTok.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, Brosnan also gave his blessing for Taylor-Johnson.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Instead of taking this as a personal attack, start to look at it as a blessing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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