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
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Plus, the $120 off is a boon in itself.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Should that come to pass, having the Rockies come to town will be a major boon, but that final weekend of the season against the Dodgers could be very uncomfortable.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Such arrangements have been a boon for other facilities being used for ICE detention in Indiana.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Plus, the $120 off is a boon in itself.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Should that come to pass, having the Rockies come to town will be a major boon, but that final weekend of the season against the Dodgers could be very uncomfortable.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
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Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Reverend William Barber II, is a pastor and social justice activist who was once invited to discuss with Kirk the role of religion in public life, though that discussion didn't materialize.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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At stake is the Supporters’ Shield for the league’s best overall record, home-field advantage in the playoffs and a berth in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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All right, maybe not everything, but investors have been blessed with an abundance of advantages and good fundamental fortune, along with the policy help the market both hoped for and expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Prized privilege The short of it is that government has no business trying to regulate speech about itself — and that includes lawsuits by public officials who dislike what the news media says about them.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Asking to be paid for the privilege of representing your country is just antithetical to the honor of it.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex briefly joined her husband onstage at the benefit concert, before giving him a quick hug and then watching from the side of the stage as Harry presented an award to Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the tax and spending cuts bill Republicans muscled through Congress in July means 3 million people would not qualify for food stamps, also known as SNAP benefits.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The two will face off in the November election in a race to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is campaigning for Michigan governor as an independent in the 2026 election.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The neighbor, according to a search warrant reviewed by Forbes, was an outgoing inventory management specialist at the Quantico, Virginia, headquarters of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That sequencing discipline — contracts and notaries first, token sale last — is what turns digital claims into enforceable assets.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among the biggest assets that CBS brought to the table in the merger is its NFL TV rights package that runs through 2033.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
11 Sep. 2025
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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It is also believed that George visited to receive his mother’s blessing before his presidential inauguration.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The couple exchanged vows under the chuppah, surrounded by immediate family who offered blessings.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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