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
To an extent, the Rays are keeping the owners from the windfall of an expansion fee.
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Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Compounders Join The Battle To increase their windfall, both companies raced to boost production.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The new 32-team tournament, held in the United States between June 14 and July 13, will see a $1billion pot shared out between those participating and a run to the final is now guaranteed to bring a huge windfall.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Even positive events like receiving a large windfall or starting a new venture can be stressful due to fear of change, relationship conflicts or worries about the future.
—Brian Lasher, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Compounders Join The Battle To increase their windfall, both companies raced to boost production.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The new 32-team tournament, held in the United States between June 14 and July 13, will see a $1billion pot shared out between those participating and a run to the final is now guaranteed to bring a huge windfall.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Even positive events like receiving a large windfall or starting a new venture can be stressful due to fear of change, relationship conflicts or worries about the future.
—Brian Lasher, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Within minutes, my skin appeared noticeably fresher and more supple, a benefit that carried through the day with an impressive level of hydration.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Having another player of that skill level is a boon for Maurice and the Panthers as the playoffs approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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With a boon from the city to the tune of $2.5 million, plus $4.3 million granted to the city by the Idaho Transportation Department and funneled toward the project, the overpass is finally in sight.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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