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
David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
That could be a boon when attackers have physical access to a device (the precise scenario Bitlocker is designed to protect against).
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
If the training of these platforms could be sped up and made more realistic, similar sim-to-real transfers could be a huge boon.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
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Teaming up with Albini also proved to be a boon.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
That could be a boon when attackers have physical access to a device (the precise scenario Bitlocker is designed to protect against).
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
If the training of these platforms could be sped up and made more realistic, similar sim-to-real transfers could be a huge boon.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Like me, the children and families in the neighborhood surrounding the Obama center face social and economic inequities.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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With the clock running down, the Spurs stayed cold but the Knicks couldn’t take advantage until OG Anunoby’s dunk with two minutes to go gave his team a three-point lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But, of course, opposing fans have been using what has happened off ice to their advantage.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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So, why does the 18-year-old, who wears that mythical number for Barcelona — most closely associated with their all-time record scorer and appearance maker Messi — not have the same privilege with La Roja?—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Not everyone who wants you around deserves the privilege of knowing you deeply, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Avila pointed to lower-court decisions in Florida, including a 1st District Court of Appeal decision from 2000 in which out-of-state residents challenged Florida’s residency requirement to receive homestead benefits.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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At a time when Maryland was being flooded with revenue due to inflation and bracket creep, increasing revenues from a progressive income tax enacted by the outgoing Mandel administration, Hughes proposed no major spending programs.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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But according to agreement, Iran will now be allowed to export oil, gain access to frozen assets, and receive reconstruction funding of $300 billion, Pinkas said.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Rather than relying solely on large strategic assets, defense planners increasingly seek portable systems that can move with frontline forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Maria hopes people will practice kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of hate.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Ashore, kids might enjoy fruit tastings, watch dragon dance or Apsara performances, visit a silk-weaving village, meet local schoolchildren, or receive a monk's blessing.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The streaming age is both a blessing and a curse.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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