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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
The Brewers/George Webb free-hamburger bonanza is upon us The Milwaukee Brewers, winners of 12 straight baseball games, have triggered one of the great promotions in city history, with George Webb restaurants giving away free burgers to all fans thanks to the long string of winning.
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After the ratings bonanza that was Elvis, Sullivan maintained an open admissions policy for rock and roll.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
That is the fastest pace since June 2022, the peak of the Covid-era inflation bonanza.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Today on the show, what is fueling the celebrity business bonanza?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After the ratings bonanza that was Elvis, Sullivan maintained an open admissions policy for rock and roll.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
That is the fastest pace since June 2022, the peak of the Covid-era inflation bonanza.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Today on the show, what is fueling the celebrity business bonanza?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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Leaves falling is 'like nutrient recycling' Fuller said there are benefits to leaves changing colors and falling in autumn.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of tradesmen, but songwriters… There’s not loads of them.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sponsored by a raft of police and firefighter unions, the measure would limit the amount of money public employers could recover from their employees’ lawsuits for on-the-job injuries.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the return of Manu Garcia and a slew of attack-minded substitutions couldn’t get Sporting an equalizer.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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And in 2015, Andy Samberg crooned to a slew of stars about the perils of #PeakTV.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Three dozen lucky Klarna staffers just joined the ultrarich club thanks to its recent stock windfall.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of the more than two dozen foreign leaders invited to Xi Jinping’s massive military parade in Beijing last week, no one reaped a bigger diplomatic windfall than Kim Jong Un.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Banfield had to go back to the pile, as it was called, for nine straight days.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pile-in on Broadcom comes after Oracle nearly turned into a hyperscaler overnight.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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