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as in benefit
something that brings a large gain or profit
The popular video game became an unexpected bonanza for the independent developers behind it.
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as in loads
a huge amount
The mailbox was stuffed with a bonanza of credit card offers.
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Recent Examples of bonanza
For connoisseurs of underground sounds, the fest remains a bonanza.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
And so did the Millennium Tour, the Barbie bonanza, Bath & Body Works bringing back their discontinued scents and even McDonalds resurrecting the Snack wrap.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 2025
The gag works because that’s how plenty of run-scoring bonanzas start.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 June 2025
But he’s turned it into an arena-ready bonanza by supplementing his longtime five-piece band with four musicians, including Probyn Gregory, a multi-instrumentalist who spent about 25 years in Brian Wilson’s backing band.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
And so did the Millennium Tour, the Barbie bonanza, Bath & Body Works bringing back their discontinued scents and even McDonalds resurrecting the Snack wrap.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 2025
The gag works because that’s how plenty of run-scoring bonanzas start.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 June 2025
But he’s turned it into an arena-ready bonanza by supplementing his longtime five-piece band with four musicians, including Probyn Gregory, a multi-instrumentalist who spent about 25 years in Brian Wilson’s backing band.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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North Korea's once-covert role in direct support of Russia's war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation's leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Warren-Thomas began researching alternative medicine, growing her own food and learning the benefits of common plants.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Another boon for Hong Kong A Shein listing in Hong Kong would nevertheless mark a boon for the the semi-autonomous territory, which has emerged this year as one of the top listing locations globally .—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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The gravity that Jefferson commands on defense has led to entire coverage schemes built to take him out of the game, which can be a boon for the rest of the Vikings' offense and McCarthy.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, investors still have to get through a raft of economic data next month before the Fed’s Sept. 16-17 meeting.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to spend some time in Sussex, home to the glorious South Downs, as well as a raft of new vineyards producing sparkling wine that’s jostling for attention alongside champagne, like Rathfinny and Nyetimber.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
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Boosting fitness for seniors comes with a three-pronged bonus: Better health, lower costs for care and an antidote for loneliness.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Opponents previously argued against an element of the overlay that would have allowed bonus height on top of the 35-foot maximum — already about as tall as a two-story building — if a developer met certain requirements.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Aug. 2025
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Exposure to air pollution from burning fossil fuels is associated with a slew of health issues including heart disease, cancer and respiratory illnesses.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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New Mexico: After losing Mendenhall and almost every notable player, Idaho coach Jason Eck comes in with a slew of talented FCS transfers.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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This continued disruption to the flow of the cricket season perhaps explains why even the cash windfall that has just landed will not soften the stance of the competition’s arch-critics.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Since the revival of earmarks in a limited capacity in 2021, Connecticut and other states have seen a windfall from federal funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, facility residents told Louisville Metro Council members about mold, vermin, piles of trash and safety concerns at the complex, The Courier Journal reported.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wall Street was obsessed with subscriber growth during Covid, and companies with new streaming platforms — Disney among them — priced the services low enough to attract tons of sign-ups, while losing piles of money in the process.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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There has been a myriad of noise mitigation strategies put forth over the last few decades.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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With a myriad of rates as high as 50%, businesses may be faced with a new maze of rates and tariff bills, as well as the uncertainty that comes with the on-again, off-again tariff rollout.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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