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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
We were reminded of that yesterday when Mexico won its home country opener against South Africa 2-0 in a red card bonanza, and later in in Guadalajara, when South Korea made a late-game emotional comeback against Czechia to win 2-1.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Many are in such fiscal distress that they may well be tempted to host data centers for the potential property-tax bonanza that could bail them out in one fell swoop.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
This summer is going to be bigger than people think and the brand bonanza will be on par with the Super Bowl.
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Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
Chinese regulators accused leading e-commerce platforms of misleading marketing tactics ahead of 618, the country’s second-largest annual shopping bonanza.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Many are in such fiscal distress that they may well be tempted to host data centers for the potential property-tax bonanza that could bail them out in one fell swoop.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
This summer is going to be bigger than people think and the brand bonanza will be on par with the Super Bowl.
—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
Chinese regulators accused leading e-commerce platforms of misleading marketing tactics ahead of 618, the country’s second-largest annual shopping bonanza.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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The sequel to Supergiant’s popular roguelite stars a new character and all kinds of new gameplay mechanics and magical boons.
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The landscape is fraught, but Allium cofounder Chan believes that, for the survivors, increased institutional interest in crypto and the rise of AI are potential boons.
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The senator knelt at the edge of the water to warn a raft of seven ducks about an impending threat in their midst.
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The tie-up was announced as Qualcomm unveiled a raft of products aimed at capturing a slice of the runaway spending on AI computing.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
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The bulk of this final season has the team dealing with this massive storm that’s created a slew of setbacks at a make-or-break moment for the restaurant.
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Goodfellas has posted a slew of international deals for Spanish directorial duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Cannes breakout La Bola Negra.
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And that’s just the theatrical windfall.
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There is good reason for the skepticism, but the concept has potentially moved onto at least a more plausible path as a result of the SpaceX windfall.
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas.
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Instead, the pile keeps growing and the mornings keep getting harder.
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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