as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker
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Recent Examples of windfall
By offering such strong incentives, the federal government is effectively urging states to pursue these windfalls.
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Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Trump Organization sold the hotel in 2022, and today, the first family sees far bigger windfalls from its crypto partners.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
The windfall was one of a few big lottery wins in the Peach State this week.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Trump Organization sold the hotel in 2022, and today, the first family sees far bigger windfalls from its crypto partners.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
The windfall was one of a few big lottery wins in the Peach State this week.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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But a future team-up would be a boon to comic book fans.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The current sales slump is not a boon to buyers, however.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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