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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
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.
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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
One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 18 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
One of the boons of dark-sky traveling is appreciating the quietude that comes with darkness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2025
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
One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 18 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
One of the boons of dark-sky traveling is appreciating the quietude that comes with darkness.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boons
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Division over diversity’s benefits The center said Americans largely view the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, and efforts to promote it in the workplace, as positive.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The organization provided similar relief at an even larger scale last fall during the 45-day government shutdown that affected all federal agencies and threatened the monthly benefits of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bridget Cisneroz uses her aesthetician experience from events like The Met Gala and New York Fashion Week to provide artificial tanning services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The infrastructure services provider for electric power is one traders expect will continue to benefit from the energy transition for AI.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Arthur, a senior fellow at CIS and, said American citizenship comes with an array of privileges, such as access to public benefits.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The headache of muscling a bill through the Senate, a chamber with its own unique set of rules and senator privileges, was enough to keep Thune from pursuing reconciliation until this week.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Peace and blessings to you, too.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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And peace and blessings to you.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Although plants are sometimes selected and bred for darker foliage solely for ornamental purposes, there are distinct physiological advantages to plants that have it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite their advantages, these systems raise important concerns.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the days following Noem’s fall from the president’s graces and her termination, the pictures were taken down.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s especially powerful when millions, or even billions, of dollars are at stake, and when approval depends on staying in the government’s good graces.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the event the digital assets go down in value, the mortgage loans don’t get affected if the owner keeps making the monthly payments.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Demand is being driven by a new wave of buyers, who are splashing out on travel and experiences rather than the more traditional assets.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Late Nite is serving up late-night indulgences while honoring its rich past.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Our two favorite indulgences were the spa and, no joke, the laundry service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Boons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boons. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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