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
However, expectations of a windfall for millennials—a seemingly independent and relatively affluent generation—might have been overstated.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Not surprisingly, all North Carolina hospitals opted into this windfall program.
—Ge Bai, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Alsup also created an online tool allowing former owners to search for a property address and learn whether there is a windfall profit.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
The intrigue: All this political ad spending has been a windfall for local TV stations, Axios' Sara Fischer reports.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Zewde mapped out the walkways with the blessing of Irwin’s studio, enriching the dialogue between the two schemes.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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From Catholic blessings of Portuguese fishing fleets to the human sacrifices of the Viking era, different cultures took great lengths to ensure the success and safety of sea voyages.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The deal is a boon for both businesses.Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Autos 'one of the biggest beneficiaries' of the Trump win Some analysts say the Trump win is a boon for the Detroit auto industry.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Enacted by former President Donald Trump, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, brought sweeping changes for individuals, including lower tax brackets, higher standard deductions, a more generous child tax credit and a bigger estate and gift tax exemption, among others.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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