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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed
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Recent Examples of bounteous
Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
One of the enduring paradoxes of the Amazon basin is that the same bounteous waterways that power the world's ninth economy and make Brazil a renewable energy standout often leave nearby towns in the dark.
—Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
The horrors are bounteous, the narrative a bit disjointed; the Indigenous people, along with Segundo, who is half Mapuche, say little or are largely silent.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
One of the enduring paradoxes of the Amazon basin is that the same bounteous waterways that power the world's ninth economy and make Brazil a renewable energy standout often leave nearby towns in the dark.
—Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
The horrors are bounteous, the narrative a bit disjointed; the Indigenous people, along with Segundo, who is half Mapuche, say little or are largely silent.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
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Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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What makes the piece notable is its exhaustive, generous attention to what might seem—to some—a frivolous subject.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While most grocery store cakes are quarter-sheet cakes, Costco's is a generous half-sheet cake, so it's definitely meant to feed a crowd.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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There are going to be ample chances for young linebackers on Denver’s offseason roster to see the field this summer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Boston dispatched Orlando in five games, giving the Celtics ample rest while New York continues to battle through a grueling opening round.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Prince Harry was once a central figure in the royal family — and someone who often connected with the public through his military service and charitable work.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The greatest benefit to this program is that individuals can access charitable funding for their project without committing to the time consuming and expensive process of creating and running a 501(c)(3) organization themselves.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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Part off-color drag act, part Carol Burnett-style sketch comedy, the show has survived on its bountiful comedic wits to become one of the hottest Broadway tickets of the year.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Bounteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteous. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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