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noun

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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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Recent Examples of boon
Noun
That would be a boon for smaller market teams like the Brewers, but could threaten the $500 million ceiling for major markets like Los Angeles. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 While fandom appears to be a boon for our mental health, strikingly little research had been conducted on the relationship between fandom and physical health. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 While fandom appears to be a boon for our mental health, strikingly little research had been conducted on the relationship between fandom and physical health. Aaron Mansfield, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025 Expansion into accessories has already proven to be a boon for business. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
  • With nearly one-third of Los Angeles County's 10 million residents being foreign-born, the declaration has significant social and economic implications, especially for immigrant and mixed-status families.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • London said she was inspired to run as a first-time candidate because of the current social and political backdrop.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One major advantage of developing artificial intelligence in China lies in the availability of large, high-quality datasets, particularly coming from hospitals that are often willing to share medical information for research purposes.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Who is looking strongest for these next three races/who has the advantage beyond just points standings?
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, the key is to strike a balance between embracing opportunities that come your way while staying humble enough to recognize the privilege behind them and that others may have had to work much harder for the same chance.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Cannabis, however, is not afforded this same privilege.
    Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Other benefits — like health insurance or leave policies — are also unequally distributed.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The figures were outgoing Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, head of the Spanish Communist Party, and armed forces chief Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado who, though a frail near-70, got up to order the rebel Guards to lay down their arms.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • She also is not allowed to have a cell phone, but her room has a landline that only makes outgoing calls.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The greatest asset of Z-A’s open world are the Wild Zones, areas where the untamed Pokémon of Lumiose are cornered off in an attempt to craft a city where both species can co-exist.
    Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • What may seem like a spontaneous act of kindness—or a bargain—can quickly turn into a serious financial and emotional commitment.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Her leadership and kindness have made a lasting impact on our school community.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, some analysts said that the collapse of the ruling coalition could be a blessing in disguise for the LDP.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But that never happened, and that is a blessing for both of us.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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