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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
Trump likes to complain that other countries rip Americans off, but the reality is that Canada’s inability to get its two largest exports to other markets has been a bonanza for American refiners and consumers.
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Ian Cooper, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
The presence of an easily searchable database capturing a machine’s every waking moment would also be a bonanza for others who don’t have users’ best interests at heart.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
But the drama may already have damaged US operations in Yemen as well as America’s reputation more broadly and offered an intelligence bonanza to its enemies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Now, the advertising bonanza might be coming to an end after the demise of the shipping loophole that spurred it.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Ian Cooper, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
The presence of an easily searchable database capturing a machine’s every waking moment would also be a bonanza for others who don’t have users’ best interests at heart.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
But the drama may already have damaged US operations in Yemen as well as America’s reputation more broadly and offered an intelligence bonanza to its enemies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Now, the advertising bonanza might be coming to an end after the demise of the shipping loophole that spurred it.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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The lack of penalties has been missing in Buddie’s mind and much of it has to do with the NCAA losing countless legal battles, which led the organization stepping away from enforcing things like improper benefits and stepping aside for the CSC to handle it.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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The benefits are clear: Automation can reduce manual work, speed up decision making and minimize errors.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In the more traditional sales channel for the category, department stores, it’s also been a boon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Musk’s place at the center of Trump’s orbit had, in some ways, been a boon for Republicans.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Israel’s operation spurred a raft of condemnations from regional countries.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Even as stocks have made a strong recovery since the Trump administration announced a raft of tariffs in April, plenty of hurdles remain.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Lockridge made his major league debut on my birthday, which is probably a bonus fact only interesting to me.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The second full bath has a private entrance from the second bedroom, but also an entry off the second floor hall, allowing it to be shared with the bonus room or fifth bedroom.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Despite winning a slew of competitions — including the European Title at age 13 and the World Championship at 15 — the only person Daley looked forward to seeing in the stands was his father.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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If anything, there’s been an even greater windfall of success.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Yukon-Koyukuk School District Superintendent Kerry Boyd said the Minto tribe’s economic development corporation offered a surprise windfall when district officials discovered rising material and construction costs for a new gymnasium had increased the price tag by millions of dollars.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
21 May 2025
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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But after scouring ancient garbage piles near one such popina in Mallorca, Spain, archeologists are better understanding how certain entrées transcended class divisions more often than previously thought.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
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In addition to the Iglesias issue, Atlanta has lost a myriad of one-run games because fellow relievers Rafael Montero, Scott Blewett, Dylan Lee, and Daysbel Hernandez have been erratic at best.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Since adopting Ruby, the Dancing with the Stars professional and his pup have travelled America together, facing a myriad of adventures.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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