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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
What followed was an upfront pitch smaller in scope than the big bonanzas that other companies will hold next month, but still familiar.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest energy traders are reaping a fresh profit bonanza as the war in Iran causes unprecedented disruption to oil markets.
—Archie Hunter, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
People resolutely do not believe it, and Tallahassee’s annual pre-session cash bonanza illustrates why.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Welcome to our second annual Every Team Gets A Trophy From The Rankings Boys bonanza!
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest energy traders are reaping a fresh profit bonanza as the war in Iran causes unprecedented disruption to oil markets.
—Archie Hunter, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
People resolutely do not believe it, and Tallahassee’s annual pre-session cash bonanza illustrates why.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Welcome to our second annual Every Team Gets A Trophy From The Rankings Boys bonanza!
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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The listing is also a boon for the Hong Kong stock market, which has seen raises totalling $31 billion so far this year, up 73% compared to 2025, Bloomberg reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani, who’s been an outspoken fan of the British club Arsenal, has repeatedly talked about the potential tourism boon the World Cup could mean for the city.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Basic logging is included at no charge, while a subscription unlocks a raft of premium features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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New reports don’t end disagreements The latest raft of reporting, with mysterious figures and unexplained sounds, has not yet made a believer out of skeptic Benjamin Radford.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tech giant announced a slew of health updates on Thursday that put its AI coach front and center, part of a broader strategy to compete with OpenAI, Microsoft and a wave of other tech companies racing to dominate how people learn about their health.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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As Vietnamese refugees arrived in large numbers in the United States, publishers rushed to release a slew of books to help children understand and accept their new neighbors.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2026
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In effect, the Time Warner shareholders got AOL stock at a then-value that looked like windfall.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The clubs will contest a two-legged play-off semi-final, with the winners to meet the victors of Hull City’s clash with Millwall on May 23 at Wembley Stadium to contest a place in next season’s Premier League, and a potential windfall of around £200million ($271m).—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Spirit’s losses grew, and its cash pile shrank.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Aerial footage of the building showed piles of paper products and other debris burned.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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