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.
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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.—
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By carefully evaluating the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and ethical considerations, investors can make informed decisions that align with both their financial goals and social values.—
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The Pacers have won five in a row, leapfrogging both the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference for the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.—
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Here, the compact yet powerful bruiser’s professional training and quick thinking give him the advantage over bigger and better-armed adversaries, turning anything, from a bucket of nails to a stray sledgehammer, into a deadly weapon.—
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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).—
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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.—
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
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Taking multiple shots won’t give you more benefits faster.—
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People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.—
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The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.—
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The data is considered to be 23andMe’s most valuable asset.—
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His ability to affect the game higher up the pitch is an attractive asset for Spurs, who have struggled recently with creativity from midfield.—
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
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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.—
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The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.—
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Avoiding the quarterback position at the top of this year's draft could also turn out to be a blessing in disguise, as there are seemingly two stand-out prospects at other positions, in Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter.—
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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