as in benefits
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 windfalls
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the current environment, carried interest windfalls are increasingly rare, especially for firms that overpaid for companies during the runup in asset values afforded by the easy credit conditions that persisted until 2021.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That go-route strike by the 5-foot-11 receiver created downstream windfalls for the offense, said former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on his podcast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This year could bring several windfalls for Americans, including large tax refunds and extra paychecks.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
But despite some eye-catching windfalls, traders still lose money every day.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For years, the debate around this issue has been quietly deadlocked between the forces for common sense reform to dramatically lower the cost of construction, and personal injury lawyers who reap increasingly large windfalls by exploiting this law.
—Elizabeth Crowley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
From bond desks in Tokyo and credit committees in New York to currency traders in Istanbul, markets delivered both windfalls and whiplash.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the current environment, carried interest windfalls are increasingly rare, especially for firms that overpaid for companies during the runup in asset values afforded by the easy credit conditions that persisted until 2021.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That go-route strike by the 5-foot-11 receiver created downstream windfalls for the offense, said former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on his podcast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This year could bring several windfalls for Americans, including large tax refunds and extra paychecks.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
But despite some eye-catching windfalls, traders still lose money every day.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For years, the debate around this issue has been quietly deadlocked between the forces for common sense reform to dramatically lower the cost of construction, and personal injury lawyers who reap increasingly large windfalls by exploiting this law.
—Elizabeth Crowley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
From bond desks in Tokyo and credit committees in New York to currency traders in Istanbul, markets delivered both windfalls and whiplash.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfalls
Noun
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Most clinical studies show benefits with 250–500 mg of glutathione per day.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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That said, a seven-figure net worth amassed over time comes with a set of financial benefits and complexities that can easily turn into missteps—like a surprise tax bill or family fallout after an inheritance.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 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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Another moment Reddick will remember forever Reddick counted a lot of blessings Sunday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool currently limit most of their first-year pros to a basic salary of around £52,000 a year plus bonuses, but there are exceptions to the rule.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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