as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a copious rush of words just poured out of the two friends who hadn't seen each other in years
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Recent Examples of copious
The Growing Threat Landscape In Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare organizations store copious amounts of medical, personal and financial data.
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Fnu Anupama, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Previously, research has suggested the formation of the heaviest elements, such as gold, requires copious amounts of neutrons that atomic nuclei can absorb to become larger and larger.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The film involved a copious amount of stunt work performed by Myers, who took on roughly 90% of the action sequences herself.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
The individual that gets copious amounts of praise when met with success and endless blame when failure creeps in.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Fnu Anupama, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Previously, research has suggested the formation of the heaviest elements, such as gold, requires copious amounts of neutrons that atomic nuclei can absorb to become larger and larger.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The film involved a copious amount of stunt work performed by Myers, who took on roughly 90% of the action sequences herself.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
The individual that gets copious amounts of praise when met with success and endless blame when failure creeps in.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
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The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run for three days either side of May 9, when Putin will be hosting international leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping for lavish celebrations to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a Season 6 episode of her family’s Hulu reality program, which aired in March 2025, Kardashian and her sister Khloé traveled to India to attend the lavish wedding of Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s wealthiest man.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Eastern quolls were once abundant in southeast Australia.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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While blockbuster franchise films have been abundant in the wake of the pandemic, the overall number of wide releases has shrunk over the last decade.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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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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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2024
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It's been a bountiful lambing season so far with lots of healthy lambs.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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The home’s original plaster moldings were restored during the renovation to balance the bountiful ceiling heights and the standout chandelier.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Pilate schemes for Jesus’ release, but a riotous crowd clamors for his death.—
Nathanael Andrade,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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This serenity is a long way from the 52-year-old’s musical beginnings with the riotous German hip-hop crew Fischmob in the ’90s.—
Laura Snapes,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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