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
Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S.
Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.
—John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Placing the first new take on the last son of Krypton in over a decade in context shows just how welcome a boon Superman is to DC.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The growth in Southern California influencer businesses is a boon to the local production economy that is otherwise struggling.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S.
Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.
—John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Placing the first new take on the last son of Krypton in over a decade in context shows just how welcome a boon Superman is to DC.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
Adjective
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The husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser will not face a criminal charge in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, Trigg.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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The Boston Federal Reserve is already testing CBDC programs, and the examples of abuse are everywhere: China's social credit system, which punishes citizens for political dissent, and Canada freezing of truckers' bank accounts in 2022 for protesting vaccine mandates.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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For one, coordinated destruction of data centers would require simultaneous strikes across dozens of countries, any one of which could refuse and gain massive strategic advantage.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aldermanic privilege is well known as a contributor to Chicago’s culture of corruption.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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City and county employees: File a complaint to the address in your patient benefits booklet.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Biden, then the outgoing president, did just that in a speech last December at the Brookings Institution, saying the cost of the tariffs would eventually hit American workers and businesses.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Burrows, a 10-year House veteran and a top lieutenant of outgoing Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont, defeated Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield by cobbling together a coalition of Democratic and GOP House members in the 150-member chamber.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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If the Blue Jays have the assets to get a deal done, the addition of Keller to their rotation may cement them as the favorites in the American League.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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While superhero films were making a sizeable impression at the box office — and Arad's efforts to make the most of Marvel's assets were profitable — Hollywood hadn't quite cracked the formula for turning out good ones on a consistent basis.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Living in Barcelona — most players’ homes are by the Mediterranean to the south of the city, near the airport — can be a blessing for a footballer who needs a change of scene.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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