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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Several players told The Star that the extra week off should be a blessing in the middle of a long season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 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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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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