as in benefits
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 windfalls
Two of Wednesday’s three major money Florida Lottery draw games — Florida Lotto, Powerball, Fantasy 5 — brought financial windfalls to three players around the state.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Our pants had been ripped from brush and windfalls, and wads of insulation were hanging out of mine.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Wagers about Iran have translated to windfalls for some users.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the current environment, carried interest windfalls are increasingly rare, especially for firms that overpaid for companies during the runup in asset values afforded by the easy credit conditions that persisted until 2021.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That go-route strike by the 5-foot-11 receiver created downstream windfalls for the offense, said former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on his podcast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Our pants had been ripped from brush and windfalls, and wads of insulation were hanging out of mine.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Wagers about Iran have translated to windfalls for some users.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the current environment, carried interest windfalls are increasingly rare, especially for firms that overpaid for companies during the runup in asset values afforded by the easy credit conditions that persisted until 2021.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That go-route strike by the 5-foot-11 receiver created downstream windfalls for the offense, said former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on his podcast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfalls
Noun
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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