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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
At the same time, immigrants have become increasingly anxious about speedy mass deportations, creating a bonanza for those looking to cash in.
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Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet the clothes-buying bonanza wasn’t equal across the board.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What followed was an upfront pitch smaller in scope than the big bonanzas that other companies will hold next month, but still familiar.
—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
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Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet the clothes-buying bonanza wasn’t equal across the board.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What followed was an upfront pitch smaller in scope than the big bonanzas that other companies will hold next month, but still familiar.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Teachers and nurses are now eligible for enhanced workers’ compensation benefits if they are assaulted on the job.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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This was a boon for budget-conscious fliers everywhere.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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The final raft scene matters because of that friendship.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The new Android firmware delivers a raft of security updates, and owners of Samsung flagships will not want to see more delays.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Her national championship bonus was $5,000.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the ensuing years, Amanda frequently cited illness for her absences from her job as a resident advisor (RA) in college at San Jose State University, her college classmates recalled in a Scamanda bonus episode.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Young vandals have been suspected in a slew of subway thefts in recent months.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Neighbors shared a slew of security camera footage from various incidents, showing masked suspects approaching their homes and stealing packages, taking things from truck beds and breaking into mailboxes.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Practically all the $100-billion windfall would flow solely into healthcare while causing fed-up super wealthy to flee the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Short-sighted selloffs mandated by Washington for short-term windfalls undermine those efforts.—
John Hickenlooper,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Part of every production assistant’s job is to help their boss thin the screenplay slush pile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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First responders arrived to find a pile of burning debris.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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