bonanza

noun

Definition of bonanzanext
1
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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2
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 Nonetheless, top venture capitalists feel then need to assure that there won’t be a mass selloff when selling opens, betraying a persistent anxiety beneath the bonanza. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 17 June 2026 The next World Cup cycle will be a dramatically different negotiation, with Fox’s bargain-rate deal expiring and the 2026 ratings bonanza on the table as evidence of what the rights are actually worth. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Many are in such fiscal distress that they may well be tempted to host data centers for the potential property-tax bonanza that could bail them out in one fell swoop. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 This summer is going to be bigger than people think and the brand bonanza will be on par with the Super Bowl. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
  1. benefit
  2. loads
  3. boon
  4. raft
  5. bonus
  6. slew
  7. windfall
  8. pile
Noun
  • If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past.
    — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • The biggest boon for the company in the quarter may have been soaring gas prices resulting from the war in Iran.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • Well, not bad in terms of trying to showcase how much money Europe is spending on its own defense, with a raft of billion-dollar deals announced with some of the world's largest military contractors.
    — Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Throughout Boise’s hot summer days, a steady stream of people take the bus into Barber Park, queueing up to rent their tubes or rafts and then float down the river to Ann Morrison Park.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
Definition of raft
Noun
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Late last year, county staff raised a slew of safety, financial and legal concerns to state legislators who were proposing a state law forcing the airport name change.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Thanks to the unexpected windfall, Teevan and the Scottish fans decided to put the money back into the local community and donated $15,000 to The Massachusetts Child, or Mass Child, according to MTA.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Beneath this glossy veneer of investment banking windfalls, however, a quieter, more systemic narrative is unfolding.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of windfall
Noun
  • Baby Boomers, meanwhile, are armed with piles of cash and plenty of time, giving them more flexibility for travel.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • As her daughter sweeps away the last piles of sand, 54-year-old Nuru Mohammed directs women hanging fishing nets to serve as décor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
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