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adjective

Definition of boon
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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noun

ˈbün 
1
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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2
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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3
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
Noun
And for an organization that is trying to secure back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since the 1990s, Hunter’s newish look should be a boon in Jacksonville. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Approval of the treatment would also be a boon for Moderna’s mRNA platform, which has become a political lightning rod. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Reducing denials and administrative complexity can be a true boon for dental office performance. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 This attitude shift toward natural materials could be a boon for the planet. — Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boon
  1. social
  2. advantage
  3. privilege
  4. benefit
  5. outgoing
  6. asset
  7. kindness
  8. blessing
Adjective
  • Picking up a group tab, joining a cause, or saying yes to a social plan could stretch your budget, even if your generosity is sincere.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As with so many social and cultural issues in Iran, the wearing of the hijab seems to some a misplaced priority at a time of conflict and economic crisis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Noun
  • Along with trying to shave the Republican advantage in the district's dozen-plus rural counties, Bohannan is also trying to gain a foothold in its more urban and suburban hubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • The two of them seem united by their need to prove themselves in a world of white men afforded the privilege and flexibility to be far more eccentric.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Buy your sweet potatoes early, don't be surprised if the sizes look different than you're used to, and expect to pay a bit more for the privilege.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of privilege
Noun
  • For developers, the benefit is the ability to compare infrastructure tradeoffs before committing to construction.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Adjective
  • Election officials would also have to submit their outgoing and return ballot-envelope designs to USPS for review.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew Friend, Nike’s outgoing chief financial officer, told Wall Street that the company faces several headwinds unrelated to consumer demand or price sensitivity, including evolving tariff policies and geopolitical disruption in the Middle East.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Noun
  • The financial penalties are wide-ranging, banning nearly all US trade with Iran, blocking Iranian government assets in the country and prohibiting foreign assistance and arms sales, the report outlines.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Those include offerings from companies such as SecureSave and Sunny Day Fund, as well as efforts by asset managers such as Fidelity and BlackRock.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of asset
Noun
  • At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her flop of a debate performance left her sounding like someone with no vision or kindness — career suicide for someone who has made her reputation on both traits.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The houses — there’s a different one in the works for Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood — are with the blessing of Osbourne’s family.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That was the song that Beyoncé wanted to cover, Dolly gave her blessing, even shows up on the album to verbally give her blessing.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boon. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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