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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
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.
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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
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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The change takes effect April 1 and affects 2,216 people on district health insurance plans, Dildra Martin-Ogburn, director of benefits and employment services, told the Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what to know about the benefits of sending and receiving handwritten cards—and how to make one yourself.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Bank of England, chartered in London in 1694, was a private joint-stock business but one with special privileges and duties.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since their computer privileges are highly restrictive, experts believe Holmes and others hand over social media management to advisers outside of prison.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her fiancé, Woodly Sully, says the family is counting its blessings.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What a year of health and blessings for me this year.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The group, made up primarily of siblings and some of their cousins, has managed to develop an international following with their short films despite a lack of formal training or much in the way of economic advantages.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these IRAs have the same tax advantages as standard IRAs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the gloom of February winter, these indulgences will make your day so much sweeter.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gemstones, gradients, and graphic indulgences aside, there's nothing wrong with going back to the source.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Boons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boons. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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