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
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Her signing is a significant boon for the league, which has slowly dispersed information about its roster and schedule plans.
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Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Given local investment or content quotas are either in force, or under discussion, in several European territories, adding a ton of local programming is a boon for the streamer.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.
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Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The agritourism ordinance was another boon to By Brothers.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Her signing is a significant boon for the league, which has slowly dispersed information about its roster and schedule plans.
—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Given local investment or content quotas are either in force, or under discussion, in several European territories, adding a ton of local programming is a boon for the streamer.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.
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Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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If philosophy begins in wonder, trenchant social drama seems to start in laughter.
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Some may argue that the more the merrier applies as much to advocacy for social justice as to anything else.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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With data often scattered in different silos throughout an organization, and with all that data governed by different access privileges and by varying privacy and security considerations, things can get complicate fast.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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The candidates who have already launched their campaigns include outgoing Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Cook County Board of Review member George Cardenas, and former Chicago Housing Authority board chair Matthew Brewer.
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Trump purchased Eastern Air Lines’ most profitable asset, the Eastern Shuttle, which flew between New York, Washington and Boston, for $365 million.
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Could the Pacers grab one of those picks and send San Antonio a future asset that may be more helpful down the line?
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So to find herself so far from Alicent’s kindness and affirmation is really stark.
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The whole group went to the Haiti-Morocco game this weekend, closing a loop of kindness that extended beyond Thompson’s original gesture.
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Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings.
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The two told news station KHBS/KHOG that while this experience has been surprising, it's also been a blessing for their family.
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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