as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker
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Recent Examples of windfall
Because of that, revenues are prone to volatility, hinging on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, and are notoriously difficult for the state to predict.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The team drafting him would technically retain his rights and could monitor his development, all while the player makes a financial windfall.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
That makes balance-transfer cards best for people who have experienced a temporary financial setback or who expect to receive a raise, an inheritance or some other windfall.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
At this time in 2024, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's signature climate spending bills.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The team drafting him would technically retain his rights and could monitor his development, all while the player makes a financial windfall.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
That makes balance-transfer cards best for people who have experienced a temporary financial setback or who expect to receive a raise, an inheritance or some other windfall.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
At this time in 2024, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's signature climate spending bills.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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The study focuses on how bananas, which are high in polyphenol oxidase, can decrease the absorption of flavan-3-ols, which are a type of flavonoids that boast many health benefits.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Evolving beyond our emphasis on hours, however, is much easier said than done, as hours have the undeniable benefit of being universal.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most at-home beauty devices require the FDA’s blessing to be sold.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Once past this early part of the year, blessings are lining up for express delivery.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This volatility can be a boon for investors who can tolerate more risk in exchange for potentially higher rewards.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Butter Lamp's miniature size is a boon to gardeners in more ways than one.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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