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
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Any clampdown on federal or state funding, such as Congress' 2021 $22 billion grant, would put the upgrades in jeopardy, but some industry actors think Musk's plan could be a boon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Turquoise Health, a health technology company providing price transparency tools for institutions and price shopping services for consumers, sees the executive action as a boon for the public.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Analyst Andrew Boone noted that Duolingo’s Max subscriptions could be a boon for the stock moving forward, and also cited an attractive valuation as a bullish catalyst.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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What the pill means for competitors Positive data on the pill and a potential approval would be a boon to Eli Lilly, but could also be good news for other companies developing oral GLP-1s, according to some analysts.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Any clampdown on federal or state funding, such as Congress' 2021 $22 billion grant, would put the upgrades in jeopardy, but some industry actors think Musk's plan could be a boon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Turquoise Health, a health technology company providing price transparency tools for institutions and price shopping services for consumers, sees the executive action as a boon for the public.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Analyst Andrew Boone noted that Duolingo’s Max subscriptions could be a boon for the stock moving forward, and also cited an attractive valuation as a bullish catalyst.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Controversy continues to build over the use of the Signal social app by top national security officials from President Donald Trump’s administration to discuss an attack against Houthi rebels in Yemen.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those who embrace these technologies now will likely find themselves with a considerable advantage in the increasingly competitive digital landscape.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And Osceola will continue to have homecourt advantage in the Finals against Stockton.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg scheduled another hearing in the case for April 8 to further discuss the government's argument on its invocation of the privilege.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Taking multiple shots won’t give you more benefits faster.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Residents are encouraged to pick up their mail daily, not place mail in outgoing boxes and report mail theft to Sacramento Police and USPS.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In early February 2025, Trump’s Homeland Security director, Kristi Noem, rolled back extensions of TPS for Venezuelans that the outgoing Biden administration had issued on Jan. 17, 2025.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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And in light of the uncertainty over the United States' future role on the world stage, analysts say another asset usually considered a safe haven for investors — the dollar — may also continue to weaken against other global currencies.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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The eurozone’s design flaws have been compounded by the fact that U.S. equities have returned nearly five times as much as their European peers over the past 15 years, leading asset allocators to concentrate investments in the United States.—
Edward Fishman,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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