bonanza

Definition of bonanzanext
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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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Recent Examples of bonanza The banner spawned a marketing bonanza in Argentina, appearing on stickers, tote bags, sneakers, artwork and soccer jerseys. ABC News, 31 July 2026 Analysts agree that the weekend itself will likely be a box-office bonanza. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Club homeowners are not merely annoyed by tourist bonanzas like the World Cup — Airbnb is FIFA’s official lodging partner — or the Ultra music festival, Spring Break and Formula 1 weekend. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 But that’s just part of the bonanza in fees from the largest IPO in history. Hugh Son,laya Neelakandan,leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonanza
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Noun
  • Websites for ayahuasca retreats highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits of the nonstop vomiting that comes from ingesting the plant mixture.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Those 45-minutes-per-game triangular tournaments offer the lowest physical benefit according to the sports scientists The Athletic spoke to.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The finding challenges earlier computer models that predict how nuclear fusion reactor materials handle extreme thermal loads.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For everyday loads of shirts, pants and towels, that’s more than enough.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The tax immunity deal could be a huge financial boon to the president.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX’s post-IPO slump has been a boon for short-sellers, who are gearing up for the first insider lock-up expiration tomorrow.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Nvidia is at the center of the AI boom, manufacturing chips and other hardware used in a raft of tech companies’ AI models.
    Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Another historic beach club, Le Carillon (from 1937), features a stylish collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, with the designers’ vivid Verde Maiolica pattern used for loungers, umbrellas, beach towels-- and even floating rafts.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This may literally come in the form of a settlement, bonus, assets or an inheritance — or could be a good time to meet with a financial advisor to get you on track.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Niewiadoma-Phinney started Sunday’s stage eight seconds behind Vollering, who got a time bonus for winning the stage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • About 61% of primary voters split their votes among a slew of moderate candidates.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The slew of new characters includes Sherry Cola, Liamani Segura and Hudson Stone, among others.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The school’s leadership quickly agreed the bulk of the Snap windfall would go into the endowment and a dedicated pool was drawn up to fund retention bonuses for teachers.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, Jujamcyn merged operations with Britain’s Ambassador Theater Group (now ATG Entertainment), where Roth remains a board member and creative director, presumably creating a windfall for him.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These same bacteria will consume PHA in a compost pile, breaking it down within six months, Ford said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Investors also cheered signs that Berkshire is putting more of its massive cash pile to work under new CEO Greg Abel.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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