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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
But for fans, having two such creative talents both lending equally strong songs felt like a welcome rarity and a bonanza.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
While the Grand Canyon hosts the Park Service’s largest night-sky bonanza, many other national parks also put on star parties throughout the year.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
What followed was a bonanza of memes, especially in the days after Mangione’s arrest.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The Bruins enjoyed that sort of bonanza in their NCAA tournament opener Thursday night, withstanding an injury scare to Aday Mara to win so comfortably that walk-on Jack Seidler was able to dribble out the final seconds to cheers inside Rupp Arena.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
While the Grand Canyon hosts the Park Service’s largest night-sky bonanza, many other national parks also put on star parties throughout the year.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
What followed was a bonanza of memes, especially in the days after Mangione’s arrest.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The Bruins enjoyed that sort of bonanza in their NCAA tournament opener Thursday night, withstanding an injury scare to Aday Mara to win so comfortably that walk-on Jack Seidler was able to dribble out the final seconds to cheers inside Rupp Arena.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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For the record, only Congress can change your benefit amount.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Particularly in Southern California, home to the nation’s two largest ports, goods exchange with China — subject to the steepest of Trump’s tariff hikes — is a boon to local industry.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a raft of feature updates, the new OS brings major security and privacy improvements from both Google and Samsung, and a new, Apple-like ecosystem.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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During subsequent performances, spectators took in the music from boats and rafts on the water.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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This Weatherman umbrella is sturdy and small, which is a bonus for windy and rainy days.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The last weekend of the month there’s a bonus market to visit on the historic Via Rivarola, called Tipicamente Chiavari, with artisanal and DOP produce.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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For 10 games in 11 days, the Guardians took a series from the Yankees, suffered consecutive drubbings against the Red Sox and Twins, had position players pitch on back-to-back days, sat through a three-hour, rain-free rain delay and cycled through a slew of relievers.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Luxury handbags, washing machines and jet engines are among the products about to become more expensive as a slew of European companies hike prices for American consumers in response to U.S. import tariffs.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Surging income and business tax receipts will leave Connecticut with its second-largest surplus in state history, analysts reported Wednesday, even as officials remained divided whether to use any of the $2.3 billion windfall to mitigate big cuts in federal aid.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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The windfall provision was eliminated effective Jan. 1, 2025 so, as this column is being written, the Social Security administration is working on calculating back payments to those who fall into this category.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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Learning that medical options for managing the condition are limited to hormonal drugs and surgery just piles onto the disappointment.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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That didn’t bother Robinson, who is an hobbyist diver and had already done a dive visit to the site before acquiring the sunken pile of rusty iron.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Rockets have been unable to win consecutive games in this matchup, for a myriad of reasons.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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For the Jazz phenom, though, the thrilling moment is sentimental for a myriad of reasons.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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