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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
The entry of all these competitive new aircraft provide a boon for the growing ultra-long-range segment for the next five years.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Emanuel initially set a goal of 55 million visitors a year by 2020, touting tourism as an economic boon and job creator.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.
—Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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The Mr Loverman deal is a boon for Sony and Fable, given that few international shows are selling into the U.S. right now.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
The entry of all these competitive new aircraft provide a boon for the growing ultra-long-range segment for the next five years.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Emanuel initially set a goal of 55 million visitors a year by 2020, touting tourism as an economic boon and job creator.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.
—Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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That’s the difference between a promise made and a promise kept. LeFrak, a Barnard College trustee, is a social entrepreneur, women’s rights advocate, and philanthropist who is president of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation and the Same Sky Foundation Fund.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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The film tapped into humans' primal fear and became a social phenomenon in the U.S. and abroad, grossing over $470 million at the box office, adjusted for inflation.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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This pitching staff is getting slugged, rendering whatever advantage it’s created on swing-and-miss much less impactful.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But here the focus is on a Black family grappling both with the burdens and privileges of a father’s unique legacy and the difficulty of adapting to changing times and new frontiers of political struggle.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Least privilege remains the goal, but detectability becomes a core requirement.—
Ofir Har-Chen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Respondents to Mitchell’s poll heavily favored former Vice President Kamala Harris (44%) and former Rep. Katie Porter (28%) to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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On Tuesday, outgoing acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin stated that the office would investigate Biden’s last-minute pardons.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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Coca-Cola chose specific assets to be AI-enhanced but didn’t overhaul everything.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For an asset as complicated as Wembley, with a large and lucrative premium-ticket offering, that assessment is very sensitive to interest-rate movements, the state of the economy, how well England’s teams are playing and which music stars are coming to town in the summer.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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At the time, did you guys view Shane’s near-instant firing from Saturday Night Live a bummer or a blessing?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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And Trump’s powerful need to not be held accountable has been a kind of blessing (oddly defined) for the economy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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