bonanza

noun

Definition of bonanzanext
1
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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2
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 That’s all the possession time the Bills needed for an offensive bonanza that began with Moore’s first reception as a Buffalo Bill and produced a pair of touchdowns, the second a breathtaking strike up the right sideline to Moore. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In recent years, the Costume Institute’s shows and the Met Gala’s media bonanza have helped to attract new visitors and contributed to reeling in a more diverse audience. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Taken together, this one-two punch of planet-hunting means the Milky Way’s faraway bulge will be a data bonanza. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026 For the third year in a row, the Detroit Sandwich Party returns with a sandwich bonanza under one roof. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
  1. benefit
  2. loads
  3. boon
  4. raft
  5. bonus
  6. slew
  7. windfall
  8. pile
Noun
  • The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Late last month, GXO unveiled the opening of a strategic logistics hub in Malaysia, offering the benefits of a free trade zone (FTZ) alongside direct connectivity to major manufacturing centers, ports and airports in the region.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • The elasticity of the cloud isn’t available in an air-gapped on-premise environment; hence, the size needs to account for the peak loads.
    — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • PlusAI is a company working on autonomous trucking solutions with Nvidia, and the sand was in the trailers to simulate freight loads.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Those data points can be a boon to retailers helping consumers shop across multiple brands and styles, according to footwear and technology executives at the 2026 WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit last week.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This is a boon to Democrats’ legislative goals — and to my own mental health.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • That is, rafts of interior backstory and description that don’t obviously serve the plot.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Some customers paddled by on rafts and boards, above what used to be the boardwalk.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of raft
Noun
  • Unlike Mack, whom the Bears had to pay after acquiring him from the Oakland Raiders, the Titans already did the contract for Simmons, signing him to an extension in June that included a $20 million signing bonus.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • New users can cover their first bet up to $1,500 on any NFL game today with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • There’s also a slew of shops such as local fashion brand Carla Fernandez and Lengua Concept, a jewelry shop spotlighting Latin American designers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Famous for viral stunts that often leave him bruised, battered, or, in at least one instance, hospitalized, Peters has faced a slew of legal battles while documenting his physical transformation for his more than 2 million followers.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • In an early rebuke of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget proposal, Chicago aldermen voted Monday to spend a $75 million parking meter windfall on an extra payment to Chicago’s public pensions.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That's an easy thing to accept because Lilly is wise to spend its GLP-1 windfall on potential growth drivers in the coming years.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of windfall
Noun
  • How to Dispose of Dead Annuals After removing dead annuals from the garden, Gifford says healthy annuals can go in your compost pile.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Early Black Friday sales are delivering discounts on the bed frames of your dreams, from plush upholstered designs to sleek platform beds and clever storage solutions that might finally give that extra pile of bedding in your closet a proper home.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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