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
The two companies have spent their Covid vaccine windfall differently: Moderna doubled down on its mRNA pipeline, while BioNTech used the money to do deals and diversify, including into one of the hottest emerging areas of cancer drugs.
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Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Without the windfall from provider taxes to cover its legacy Medi-Cal population, California would have no hope of expanding coverage to other groups.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Essentially, the dollar’s lofty position has turned it into a windfall for the rest of the world at the expense of America’s manufacturers and their workers.
—Jon Toomey, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Almost four decades later, the foundation is getting another massive windfall.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Without the windfall from provider taxes to cover its legacy Medi-Cal population, California would have no hope of expanding coverage to other groups.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Essentially, the dollar’s lofty position has turned it into a windfall for the rest of the world at the expense of America’s manufacturers and their workers.
—Jon Toomey, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Almost four decades later, the foundation is getting another massive windfall.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis says Connecticut could be forced to pay tens of millions extra to support food stamp benefits while about 34,000 residents, including children, are at risk of losing at least some assistance.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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The photos were posted after Jessica expressed overwhelming joy and revealed how the unexpected pregnancy has become one of the family's greatest blessings.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her life has been filled with adventures, heartache, blessings and love.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And from the art department’s point of view, what a boon.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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