Windfall

usgb/ˈwɪndfɔːl/
noun

A sudden unexpected gain or advantage.

Winning the lottery was a huge windfall for them.
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  • unexpected windfall
  • financial windfall
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Positive Context

Windfall usually implies a positive event or good fortune.

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Her investment returned a windfall.
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Unexpected Surprise

A windfall comes without warning, surprising the recipient.

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A tax rebate brought me an unexpected windfall.
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Not Merited

The gain is often unrelated to personal effort or work.

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The economic upturn caused a windfall for investors.
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