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 In mid-May, Vander Luitgaren started Batavia’s recruiting bonanza, choosing Wyoming. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Think of it in the same light as the NCAA Tournament's 'first four in' bonanza that took place annually in Dayton, Ohio, before the organization decided to increase the amount of teams who received a bid. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Scientists with the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program have warned that skipping cool mix in a summer when water levels are so low could raise the river temperatures into the upper 70s — a potential bass-breeding bonanza. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Summer Fest is here San Jose’s annual jazz bonanza is back with another eye-popping lineup of young stars and old favorites. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
  • Although law firms are beginning to embrace the benefits of generative AI, the technology apparently makes many law schools squeamish.
    Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Through 2070, South Florida could see $2 of benefits for every $1 invested in community adaptations, like seawall construction and beach nourishment.
    Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As told in the Devi Mahatmya, the gods are beset by the demon (asura) Mahishasura, who received a boon that he cannot be killed by a man—but he can be killed by a woman.
    Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The diminished focus and declining military presence that so concern South Korea are a boon to its neighbor, China.
    Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But there’s plenty to keep kids occupied here from pool toys and rafts to beachside games like jenga and bocce.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Investors were also monitoring the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, which concluded Tuesday, as well as a raft of domestic economic data, with nonfarm payrolls figures expected Friday.
    Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The bonus points for a win eliminated van Gisbergen, who had a 31-point lead over Preece entering the regular-season finale.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Blair's victory represents a key gain for Black gay political candidates this cycle after a slew of losses.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Lilly made another acquisition yesterday, putting its obesity windfall to work.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The men gathered saw a nefarious opportunity and turned catastrophe into an enormous windfall.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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