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
Trusting your gut can be hard, especially when your bank account is nearly empty and you’re offered a windfall.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The state is slated to get a windfall of federal funding from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to help fix crumbling highways and bridges, improve public transit and expand broadband access.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
To get started on your emergency fund, set a clear savings target, establish a consistent savings strategy, and take advantage of financial windfalls to build your emergency buffer.
—Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
The slope of the hill provided good drainage, and the windfall would have kept the worst of the snow off him.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The state is slated to get a windfall of federal funding from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to help fix crumbling highways and bridges, improve public transit and expand broadband access.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
To get started on your emergency fund, set a clear savings target, establish a consistent savings strategy, and take advantage of financial windfalls to build your emergency buffer.
—Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
The slope of the hill provided good drainage, and the windfall would have kept the worst of the snow off him.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for windfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
Noun
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So while the benefits of longer context windows is obvious, the best strategy to get there is not.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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In exchange for paying rent, the developer has all the benefits and burdens of ownership for the ground lease term.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Did Johnny Cash give Dylan his blessing to go ahead with his electric set?Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The unique relationship has been a blessing for all involved, the two families said.Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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This was a boon not only for our economy and national security, but also for our fight against climate change.Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Given the playoff implications, the Broncos’ victory was a boon for Sean Payton and Co. and a nightmarish outcome for Indy on a day when Taylor’s fumble impacted the Colts (and fantasy football managers) in a major way.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windfall. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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