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
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The beginning of Wiseman’s career coincided with the post–World War II rise of portable filmmaking equipment, a boon to a generation of mid-century documentarians.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Let’s look at how the increase in snow provides a boon for Mountain High.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
But a potential stadium would be a boon for the area’s trades.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But the majority of negative opinions about the president don't appear to translate into an automatic boon for Democrats.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The beginning of Wiseman’s career coincided with the post–World War II rise of portable filmmaking equipment, a boon to a generation of mid-century documentarians.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Let’s look at how the increase in snow provides a boon for Mountain High.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
But a potential stadium would be a boon for the area’s trades.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
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The View From The Control Room On a programming level, the crisis has showcased Weiss’ quicker, social-media-centric metabolism and digital-friendly approach.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, large numbers of loyalists remain tied to the system for religious, social or patronage reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Polymer solar cells offer advantages Researchers have also maintained that polymer solar cells offer advantages such as light weight, flexibility, and solution processability, but their practical application has long been limited by insufficient operational stability and performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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The ownership depth and breadth is a huge strategic advantage.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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To see these animals up close and personal is a privilege, and a real insight into the battles nature endures every day.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Watching Mickey and Konrad and our extraordinary and beloved cast grow over the seasons continues to be a huge privilege.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Clearly, the benefits of a high-fiber diet can’t be understated—hence why the fibermaxxing trend is taking off with abandon, with many experts actually rallying behind it (within reason).—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But outgoing Buffs athletic director Rick George has been at this a long time.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every vendor in the market was kind, outgoing and helpful.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Average retirement account balances for those aged 55-64 averaged about $271,000 at the end of 2024 in plans administered by Vanguard, according to the asset management giant.—
Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nvidia’s stock rose Wednesday in anticipation of a strong report; asset managers noted that the market’s response is unpredictable given investors’ nerves.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics, even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha’s teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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After a room service breakfast was delivered, a further call was made back to the kitchen to ensure allergy safety, with the team giving its blessing.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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