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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
In the 1990s, brothers Richard and George Shea took over the company's publicity efforts and grew the contest into a bona fide bonanza, referring to the competitors as athletes and giving them elaborate, hyperbolic introductions.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 June 2025
For both chains, the traditional retail piece should be a bonanza of easy, profitable sales, given how many people come into a Walgreens or a CVS to pick up their prescriptions.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Amazon’s annual shopping bonanza is fast approaching, and early deals on beloved brands are already hitting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 June 2025
By the time the superhero movie bonanza began, no one in this business held their noses around a gold mine any longer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 June 2025
For both chains, the traditional retail piece should be a bonanza of easy, profitable sales, given how many people come into a Walgreens or a CVS to pick up their prescriptions.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Amazon’s annual shopping bonanza is fast approaching, and early deals on beloved brands are already hitting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 June 2025
By the time the superhero movie bonanza began, no one in this business held their noses around a gold mine any longer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This arguably demonstrates why the central bank is federally mandated to be independent, so that a major lever of the economy can be used for the long-term benefit of businesses and consumers as opposed to the whims of the Oval Office.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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For some footwear, apparel and textile manufacturers based in the United States, tariff turmoil has been a boon to business, and for others, it’s resulted in orbiting by brands and retailers that are voicing interest but aren’t quite ready to pull the trigger on onshoring.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Travis Kelce’s two-year public relationship with global pop star Taylor Swift has been a boon to the coffers of the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs, as new waves of fans have engaged with the league and reigning AFC champions.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2025
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One group replicated a bamboo raft from more than 800,000 years ago and used it to travel between Indonesian islands.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment Global also unveiled a raft of content sales across Central and Eastern Europe.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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That Garcia has suffered a slew of setbacks only complicates the process.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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According to Burlington's website, the company is opening a slew of stores in 2025.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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However, for those who experience sudden financial windfalls—whether through lottery winnings, inheritances, business sales (selling a business), or legal settlements—the journey is far more abrupt and often overwhelming.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The winner can ultimately rake in up to $125 million, all of which adds up to much more than bragging rights — which has left Major League Soccer players asking why their cut from the windfall isn’t greater.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
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Testing found that the limestone on which the foundation sat and the pile concrete were strong enough to support the building, and the basement slab showed no signs of cracking or sinking.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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First on the docket is a pile of cords knotted together, ensnaring an eyelash curler and a pen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Trump discusses foreign policy with officials in his administration, as well as a myriad of foreign leaders and contacts outside the government.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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Unfortunately, the weight of parenting and supporting kids through this myriad of issues often falls disproportionately on moms.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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