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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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S. Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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