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as in benefits
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 services
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 privileges
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 blessings
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 boons
Programs like this are massive boons to parents who are often stranded without pediatric advice in between their hospital visits.
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Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.
—Anastasia Klimchynskaya, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The game promises new weapons, new boons, new gods, and new bosses without sacrificing the play style of the original.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The analyst also pointed to Kinross' debt reduction efforts and strong cash returns as other potential boons for the stock.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.
—Anastasia Klimchynskaya, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The game promises new weapons, new boons, new gods, and new bosses without sacrificing the play style of the original.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The analyst also pointed to Kinross' debt reduction efforts and strong cash returns as other potential boons for the stock.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boons
Noun
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Global financial services firm BTIG noted that the rapid runup comes with risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And perhaps that is one of the greatest privileges of longevity in our business.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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The story lays bare the tensions of acceptance and marginalization that are at the heart of hijra experience in society while also establishing hijras as religious devotees who have divine blessings.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Houston calmed himself all night by thinking of his expecting wife and the blessings of fatherhood.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Plus, having two accomplished sisters has its advantages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Aviation experts said a revival would come with substantial challenges, as Spirit left behind billions in debt and its assets are being liquidated.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Richard Kaye, portfolio manager at Comgest, said SoftBank's assets still comfortably cover its debt obligations and that the company's loan-to-value ratio remains below 25%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Boons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boons. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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