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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
Others are still undoing pandemic-era hiring bonanzas, and some blame layoffs on AI’s productivity.
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Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Sure, the former event is featured in a work of fiction and the latter in a real-life ratings bonanza, but fans of the film who lauded it for its period detail will appreciate the symmetry.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Curling bonanza arrives One of the marquee competitions each winter cycle is curling, in part because of how different it is compared to the other Olympic sports.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The first quarter was an offensive bonanza for the Celtics.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Sure, the former event is featured in a work of fiction and the latter in a real-life ratings bonanza, but fans of the film who lauded it for its period detail will appreciate the symmetry.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Curling bonanza arrives One of the marquee competitions each winter cycle is curling, in part because of how different it is compared to the other Olympic sports.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The first quarter was an offensive bonanza for the Celtics.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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The music on the KUXL airwaves was a boon to the Minneapolis R&B scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Ereks-Blue Matters, a circular garment manufacturer in Istanbul that counts Fiorucci and Wrangler among clients, the new reporting requirements have been a boon and a bane.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court Saturday, to face a raft of charges including wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous driving and possession of a dangerous drug.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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After a disagreement with his team, Gabriel jumped off his raft and swam to shore, according to his parents.—
Outside,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a slew of cinematic videos of celebrities and characters in absurd situations have gone viral online, with one commonality –– they were created using a new artificial intelligence tool from Chinese developer ByteDance, sparking anxiety over the fast-evolving capabilities of AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gu has a slew of sponsorships, from global brands such as Porsche to Chinese companies such as Anta Sports that are less well known outside of China.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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That began to change late last month as earnings reports from some of the biggest tech companies started to spook investors, who are growing impatient that the spending has yet to produce a commensurate windfall in revenues.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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What piles up now melts gradually through spring and summer, feeding rivers, farms, and household taps long after the clouds clear.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In sheer dollar terms, the pile of money owed by the government is projected under the CBO’s baseline scenario to balloon from nearly $31 trillion today to a staggering $56 trillion over the next decade.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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