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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
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
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The financial bonanza is likely to be split unevenly among cities, hotels, restaurants and other tourism-dependent businesses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Carriers are piling up bets on private credit, fueling a bonanza for the financiers who create the products, while leading regulators and analysts to warn of potential risks for policyholders.
—Weihua Li, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Spencer Platt | Getty Images The financial bonanza is likely to be split unevenly among cities, hotels, restaurants and other tourism-dependent businesses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Carriers are piling up bets on private credit, fueling a bonanza for the financiers who create the products, while leading regulators and analysts to warn of potential risks for policyholders.
—Weihua Li, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Avila pointed to lower-court decisions in Florida, including a 1st District Court of Appeal decision from 2000 in which out-of-state residents challenged Florida’s residency requirement to receive homestead benefits.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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His influence could be a boon to the team.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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The agreement is a boon for Corning's optical communications division, which produces the networking solutions and fiber-optic cabling essential to data center development.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Noun
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But Boise only put six shots on target, wasting a raft of opportunities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Now, local election officials are gearing up for a primary election that is virtually certain to spark a raft of lawsuits challenging its legality.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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After that, a slew of advice came in.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Seven suspects were arrested and charged with a slew of crimes, including participation in street racing, reckless driving exhibitions, laying drag, attempting to elude, and failure to display a license plate, among other charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Doing so can land you a windfall.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Musk is certainly not alone in seeing a financial windfall from SpaceX’s IPO.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Many of the ideas the series toyed with, from conspiracy theories and internet pile-ons to rapidly evolving conversations around gender and identity, have since migrated from the fringes into everyday discourse.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Don't add it to the compost pile; toss it in the trash.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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