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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
In a back-and-forth scoring bonanza, Pickens was the Cowboys’ answer for Dowdle’s runaway success.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
On today's show, LA's public transit building bonanza, and why some worry the new infrastructure will benefit tourists more than locals.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
My aurora-watching bonanza took place at Lane Cove Campground.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
And this body-care bonanza has spilled off the app and onto beauty shelves, with new products, brands, and innovations emerging near daily.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
On today's show, LA's public transit building bonanza, and why some worry the new infrastructure will benefit tourists more than locals.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
My aurora-watching bonanza took place at Lane Cove Campground.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
And this body-care bonanza has spilled off the app and onto beauty shelves, with new products, brands, and innovations emerging near daily.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The club, founded in 2009, provides $80,000 benefits to every first responder in its service area in Johnson, Somervell and Parker counties, member Tom Cowan said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Having 4/5 of the offensive line healthy for an entire game would be a boon.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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When on Nantucket, Swain zooms around the island in a hard-bottom, Navy SEAL–style, super-high-speed raft, a type deployed by the military in Ukraine.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The company introduced a raft of innovations during its annual GTC event (which is short for GPU Technology Conference, a reference to Nvidia’s core product, the graphics processing unit).—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Police recruits are paid over $28 an hour with a $2,000 bonus at graduation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Nike contract included a further €158m as a signing bonus.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement But while more efficient monetization of natural resources would provide a shot in the arm, the crux is leveraging that windfall to diversify the economy beyond extractive industries—futureproofing economies for when commodity prices drop.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Most of the beneficiaries of this windfall were already receiving Social Security and are now simply receiving higher monthly payouts.—
Justin Fox,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a size limit for leaf piles, according to the city of Sacramento.—
Sarah Linn
November 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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