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
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding over the summer.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some companies, according to McKinsey’s report, had recently cut programs designed to support women; many had curtailed remote- or flexible-work options, which are generally a boon to moms trying to keep their jobs.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding over the summer.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fallings prices boon to renters, challenge for developers Apartment List uses citywide figures, and changes vary neighborhood by neighborhood.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding over the summer.
—Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some companies, according to McKinsey’s report, had recently cut programs designed to support women; many had curtailed remote- or flexible-work options, which are generally a boon to moms trying to keep their jobs.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding over the summer.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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The condition, which can cause a wide array of neurological problems, can result in seizures or difficulty with communication and social interaction, according to Medline.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bailey served as Randal Taylor’s assistant chief for four years between 2020 and 2024, a turbulent time for the department marked by social justice protests, an explosion in police action shootings and police staffing shortages.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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From roster makeup to individual position battles to the coaches looking to exploit any advantage on the field, every bit of film is scrutinized to see which team has the advantage in January.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Notably, this includes the brand’s first-ever foray into the state of Maine, which has never before had the privilege of enjoying the ALDI shopping experience.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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This home takes that privilege to the next level with an indoor-outdoor design by Malek Alqadi Folly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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Zion Canyon Hot Springs, which opened last summer in La Verkin, Utah, offers travelers a restorative escape with 50 pools—from geothermal soaks fed by local springs to cold plunges and mineral baths that replicate the world’s most iconic hot springs and their therapeutic benefits.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those same preventative measures have benefits beyond the heart, Khan pointed out.—
Dr. Richard Zhang,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Jan. 2026
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Unlike stocks or bonds that exist primarily as assets in a brokerage account, buying and owning physical gold requires real-world decisions about storage, security and safekeeping.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Through Chapter 11, the business will seek to reorganize its debts and explore strategic options that could include new investment, asset sales or a potential buyer, according to court filings.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most at-home beauty devices require the FDA’s blessing to be sold.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Once past this early part of the year, blessings are lining up for express delivery.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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