1
as in loads
a considerable amount
apples grow in profusion in this valley
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2
as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
in giving gifts to his girlfriend, he was generous to the point of profusion
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Recent Examples of profusion
The pieces arrived in profusion: Mollie Panter-Downes on the Blitz.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.
—Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profusion
David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.
—Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
Noun
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During the 2024 The Championships, Wimbledon, the tournament served over 55 tons of strawberries from Hugh Lowe Farms just 31.5 miles from famed tournament—that’s over 2.5 million individual Grade 1 English strawberries of the Mailing Centenary variety.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Of course, the camp had a Manning participating instead of teaching, as Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning garnered tons of attention from virtually everyone in-person and looking on at home.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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During the Gilded Age—a period of American history from about 1870 to 1900, marked by explosive growth in industry and technology, and the extravagance of those who profited off its working class—Newport was the summer playground for the 1 percent.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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The simple elegance of the White House was a deliberate break from the over-the-top extravagance of European, Middle Eastern and Asian Imperial palaces.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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By 1969—the year of Beckett’s Nobel Prize for Literature—Waiting for Godot could already be read in dozens of languages, including Albanian, Marathi, and even Icelandic.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 July 2025
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But after auditioning around 300 actors and screen testing over two dozen, Gunn was at a loss.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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That evolution is causing a ripple effect across partner ecosystems, creating a slew of challenges for marketing leaders.—
Paul Tibbitt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Facing a slew of position player injuries in April, the Twins acquired Bride after the Marlins designated him for assignment.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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An abundance of useful assets is far more powerful than a small number of exquisite ones.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Her somewhat implausible problem is that her bad feelings—her irritation, her boredom—never register as such because of her beauty, her wealth, and her pedigree; so great is her beauty that even her nastiest moods feel like a sunny glow to others.—
Claire Jarvis,
New Yorker,
8 July 2025
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Home ownership holds different meanings for everyone, but for many of us, our homes constitute a significant portion of our personal wealth.—
Jennifer Horton,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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As is tradition, Bungie threw in a bunch of weird lore stuff that has puzzles that need solving, but often some fun stories as well.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And then there’s a bunch of teams in that (middle) lane.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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