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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
The analyst also pointed to Kinross' debt reduction efforts and strong cash returns as other potential boons for the stock.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boons
Noun
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Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But now, without additional funding in the current session of Congress, the health program will deny new enrollments by 2027 and, ultimately, limit services for existing members.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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With that, Zoox will go up against Waymo, which currently covers the most ground with robotaxis in the US, with services in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Austin (the last two of which are operated in partnership with Uber).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to the flaw, the hackers were able to crack the credentials and gain administrative privileges to accounts on Ascension’s Microsoft Active Directory server, which can be harnessed to manage user accounts and applications over a company’s network.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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If convicted for the deaths of Michaud and Snyder, each charge carries a possible $100,000 fine, 40 years in prison and the loss of her driving privileges for up to five years.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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But once their comfort level in a new genre locked in, Clark counted her blessings daily.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fixed a bug where blessings would become usable again after defeating the second night boss.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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That said, robotic guide dogs offer other advantages.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This points to lower tech prices, but there are a couple of saving graces that indicate a mild correction.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Social graces were not created to make people feel superior, but to help people feel more comfortable around others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Do Now For users who still had assets in the wallet on July 7, the options are limited.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The thing is, rarely (if at all) have the Norwegians had assets as elite and deadly as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of opportunities to balance your indulgences with activities, for one, the Tryall Club has a spectacular tennis club with nine courts offering matches and daily clinics with expert instructors.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Boons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boons. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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