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
Since Nebius purchased the land from a Kansas City developer in November, some city leaders have touted the data center as a financial windfall and a mark of progress for Independence, expected to bring in significant tax revenue to the city and its school districts.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The state lawmaker raked in the biggest one-day windfall of his campaign after Colbert said CBS ordered him to nix the chat, causing a video to go viral with more than 5 million hits on YouTube.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
OpenAI’s reported plans to pursue an IPO later this year could be a massive windfall—not just for investors betting on the AI boom, but for the company’s own employees.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The state lawmaker raked in the biggest one-day windfall of his campaign after Colbert said CBS ordered him to nix the chat, causing a video to go viral with more than 5 million hits on YouTube.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
OpenAI’s reported plans to pursue an IPO later this year could be a massive windfall—not just for investors betting on the AI boom, but for the company’s own employees.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The music on the KUXL airwaves was a boon to the Minneapolis R&B scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Ereks-Blue Matters, a circular garment manufacturer in Istanbul that counts Fiorucci and Wrangler among clients, the new reporting requirements have been a boon and a bane.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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