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
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, a victory for Atlas could be a boon for its business.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Shopping less has been a boon for her mental health.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Nov. 2024
Clyde's buying power is a boon, given the cost of quality fish.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Consumer sentiment has improved since Trump’s election and analysts are hopeful that certainty in the election results – regardless of who won – will be a boon for spending.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, a victory for Atlas could be a boon for its business.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Shopping less has been a boon for her mental health.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Nov. 2024
Clyde's buying power is a boon, given the cost of quality fish.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Suitable for Exploring Complex or Sensitive Topics When dealing with subjects like mental health, family dynamics, or social justice issues, numbers might not tell the full story.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the interest, however, direct evidence on whether dinosaurs lived by themselves or in social groups has been difficult to obtain.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, researching, analyzing your current workforce, implementing a singular strategy, filling in the gaps and using technology to your advantage are good ways to start reimagining the structure of your workforce.Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fourth, ensure maximum flexibility and control over your users and their privileges.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This taut dual-timeline suspense novel masterfully handles class and privilege.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There are health benefits—cardioprotective benefits that go with having good air.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The outgoing representative was among eight Republicans who had voted to oust McCarthy from the speakership.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Why one House member is objecting However, powerful voices in the Republican Party have grown increasingly louder urging an end to that long-standing tradition, which has continued under outgoing two-term Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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There are four broad categories of global Chinese infrastructure that would need to be addressed in a war environment: military assets, intelligence capabilities, geographic terrain features and war-enabling economic capabilities.Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Inflation concerns are renewing interest in private equity and real assets.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The braided and beaded trinkets are woven with messages of kindness, song lyrics or inside jokes among her devotees, who cluster in venue aisles and interminable merchandise lines at concerts to trade as part of their own secret society.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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One act of kindness and then to have that dream and that goal to be able to help others and do one step at a time to get there.Gabriel Kinder and Allie Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Filmed in Colombia and told in Spanish as García Márquez wished, the show has the blessing of the author’s sons, who serve as executive producers.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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