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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
Chinese regulators accused leading e-commerce platforms of misleading marketing tactics ahead of 618, the country’s second-largest annual shopping bonanza.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The financial bonanza is likely to be split unevenly among cities, hotels, restaurants and other tourism-dependent businesses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Carriers are piling up bets on private credit, fueling a bonanza for the financiers who create the products, while leading regulators and analysts to warn of potential risks for policyholders.
—Weihua Li, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The financial bonanza is likely to be split unevenly among cities, hotels, restaurants and other tourism-dependent businesses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Carriers are piling up bets on private credit, fueling a bonanza for the financiers who create the products, while leading regulators and analysts to warn of potential risks for policyholders.
—Weihua Li, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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While Social Security benefits provide critical financial support for millions of older Americans, many beneficiaries are unclear about how garnishment actually works.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The feeling of financial stability eludes many Americans right now, says Guy Berger, workforce economist-in-residence at employer education benefits platform Guild.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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That could be a boon when attackers have physical access to a device (the precise scenario Bitlocker is designed to protect against).—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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If the training of these platforms could be sped up and made more realistic, similar sim-to-real transfers could be a huge boon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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But Boise only put six shots on target, wasting a raft of opportunities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Now, local election officials are gearing up for a primary election that is virtually certain to spark a raft of lawsuits challenging its legality.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The tourism industry is booming in the Dominican Republic, with the island destination garnering more than 11 million annual visitors and a slew of new projects aimed at the luxury market opening in 2025 and beyond.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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On the first point, Kering released its 10-year impact report for the 2016-2025 period last week, after CEO Luca de Meo set a slew of targets as part of his turnaround plan for the beleaguered luxury group.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Doing so can land you a windfall.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Musk is certainly not alone in seeing a financial windfall from SpaceX’s IPO.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Video from the scene of the crash shows firefighters near a smoking pile of debris.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Its fade-resistant properties also work well in high-traffic areas, such as an entryway or hallway, and its low pile is easy to vacuum.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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