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
Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 June 2025
The coalition’s survival, however fragile, is a boon for South Africa’s democracy, says William Gumede, a scholar of South African politics and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, a think tank.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
In the more traditional sales channel for the category, department stores, it’s also been a boon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Musk’s place at the center of Trump’s orbit had, in some ways, been a boon for Republicans.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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The images have already been a boon for heliophysicists, showing turbulent magnetic activity at the south pole as the sun ramps up to the most active phase of its natural cycle.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 June 2025
The coalition’s survival, however fragile, is a boon for South Africa’s democracy, says William Gumede, a scholar of South African politics and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, a think tank.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
In the more traditional sales channel for the category, department stores, it’s also been a boon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Musk’s place at the center of Trump’s orbit had, in some ways, been a boon for Republicans.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
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This social wellness club offers ice baths, hyperbaric chambers and even AI massage.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The researchers also compiled data on four key negative social conditions – corruption, inequality, poverty and violence – of 183 countries and all 50 US states, going back 20 years to see if there was a connection.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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Do Exclusive Giveaways And Conduct Follow-Up Bake exclusivity into a giveaway and track which loyal customers take advantage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The underlying numbers, however, show that Guatemala really maximized its opportunity after gaining a numerical advantage.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Even a lifetime of swimming privileges – depending on the size of the lawn, a year’s worth of maintenance at a home that’s not yours is quite a big ask.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This arguably demonstrates why the central bank is federally mandated to be independent, so that a major lever of the economy can be used for the long-term benefit of businesses and consumers as opposed to the whims of the Oval Office.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The rule in question, known as the Roadless Rule, was first issued by the outgoing Clinton administration in 2001.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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The chief executive of Africa’s largest bank by asset value has added his voice to growing frustration on the continent over the valuations of Africa’s sovereign debt by the big three global credit ratings agencies.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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This could, in theory, net the Heat a few assets while also possibly getting Robinson’s salary completely off its books without getting any salary in return by dealing him into another team’s midlevel or trade exception.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Coach Wall was a remarkable individual whose kindness and genuine spirit touched all who knew him.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Once again, white Americans are benefiting from the labor of their nonwhite compatriots — with no controversy, and the blessing of state law and advocates of responsible governance.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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