as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom
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as in advantage
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 privilege
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 honor
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 benefit
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 boon
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The war has been a boon for sales of renewable-power equipment, as energy-importing countries race to untangle themselves from volatile fossil supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
That would’ve been a massive boon to OpenAI’s competitors, including Musk’s own xAI.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
And this could be a timely boon for Android.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Filmed entirely in Colombia, the series has been a major boon for the local industry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The war has been a boon for sales of renewable-power equipment, as energy-importing countries race to untangle themselves from volatile fossil supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
That would’ve been a massive boon to OpenAI’s competitors, including Musk’s own xAI.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
And this could be a timely boon for Android.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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Like wasps and bees, ants are social and live in a colony with one or more queens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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The result can be seen in Al-Mina camp, a tent city abutting Obeid’s northern entrance that is now hosting no fewer than 49,000 people, with more coming by the day, said Mounir Ibrahim, a social researcher with the government.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The outfielder used his blazing speed and smart baserunning to his advantage to manufacture both of Miami’s runs in its series opener against the Mets.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Translating Ichiyō’s works in Troubled Waters has been both a privilege and a passion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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To my colleagues, who became family – working beside you has been the privilege of a lifetime.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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However, elsewhere, such as in Villagarzon, indigenous leaders challenge its benefit to them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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As research highlighted the benefits of bee pollination for certain crops in the early 1900s, many beekeepers began switching gears from a sole focus on honey production to providing pollination services to provide extra income.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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McMahon’s post earlier on Friday had amplified a scathing letter from Scott criticizing UF’s presidential search as overly secretive and bashed the university over the substantial $2 million severance payout now owed to outgoing Interim President Donald Landry.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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On May 21, USA TODAY reached out to a number listed as Kean's in records and with his voice as the outgoing message.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Sokoloff worked as a grade school teacher before becoming an asset manager for Hackman Capital Partners, a large real-estate company.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Jets don’t have a ton of young talent up through their system, so some of Buffalo’s assets would definitely be of interest.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Now, thanks to the help and kindness of the fire department and partner organizations, the man and his dog both have new homes.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Your passion, kindness, and support have meant more than words can ever properly express.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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The fact that the centennials of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane fall on the same year creates both a blessing and a headache for jazz programmers planning a tribute concert to the two American icons.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps, then, the back spasms that befell him on May 23 were a blessing.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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