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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
And, in turn, the more usage and the increase in users using the AI is a handy boon to the business and revenue of the AI maker.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Doubling the number of places to fast-charge was a boon to automakers, but, initially, owners couldn’t buy an adapter.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Effective oversight, coupled with ethical medical practice, could make this expansion a boon to public health without becoming a bonanza for bad actors—but history suggests that such vigilance must be constant, not assumed.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
And, in turn, the more usage and the increase in users using the AI is a handy boon to the business and revenue of the AI maker.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Doubling the number of places to fast-charge was a boon to automakers, but, initially, owners couldn’t buy an adapter.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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Contributing factors include economic uncertainty, planetary destruction and loss of social connections.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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After increasing her anti-seizure medication one more time, staff noticed Ginger becoming a calmer, happier, more social cat who was increasingly able to handle more and more stimulating situations and interactions.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the next play, Brown found the end zone on a 15-yard keeper for a 24-7 advantage.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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No matter the outcome in April, liberals will keep at least a 4-3 advantage until 2028, but a win would expand their majority to 5-2.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 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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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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North Korea's once-covert role in direct support of Russia's war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation's leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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But standard sunscreen — the kind that comes out of the bottle white or cream colored and disappears into the skin — leaves out an important benefit, says Dr. Jenna Lester, associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For the first 30 to 40 years after Social Security was established, incoming taxes equaled or exceeded outgoing benefits.—
Chad Waddoups,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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More recently, when Edwards and Hughes teamed up at Liverpool last year, their most urgent task was to find a successor for outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Egyptian government seized his assets and froze his bank accounts.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ability to uplift others, share kindness, and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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And for the past 20 years, he’s worked endlessly to be a blessing for Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, what happened then turned out, in one small way, to be a blessing amid widespread loss.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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