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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
Closing The bonanza may be coming.
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Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Average Americans may not be seeing benefits of the AI bonanza.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Night of Too Many Stars epic comic bonanza fundraiser benefitting autism programs nationwide, including Autism Speaks.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Its observations delivered the biggest bonanza of new data in a generation.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
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Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Average Americans may not be seeing benefits of the AI bonanza.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Night of Too Many Stars epic comic bonanza fundraiser benefitting autism programs nationwide, including Autism Speaks.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Its observations delivered the biggest bonanza of new data in a generation.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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While Social Security benefits provide critical financial support for millions of older Americans, many beneficiaries are unclear about how garnishment actually works.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The feeling of financial stability eludes many Americans right now, says Guy Berger, workforce economist-in-residence at employer education benefits platform Guild.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Noun
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That could be a boon when attackers have physical access to a device (the precise scenario Bitlocker is designed to protect against).—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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If the training of these platforms could be sped up and made more realistic, similar sim-to-real transfers could be a huge boon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Additional details, including how many students were on the raft at the time, have not been made publicly available.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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At play are structural changes, a generational technology movement, and a slew of external variables, to name a few.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The budget proposal relies on a tax windfall, largely attributed to the stock market success of artificial intelligence companies, to erase California’s deficit — but some analysts have warned that the AI bubble could burst.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The quality of life was already world-class, so the benefits of the recent economic windfall can feel obscure.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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If some, over that last 78 years, were able to look away before, where can one look now when rubble piles up in every direction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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America’s emergency pile of crude, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, is rapidly heading toward the lowest level since the early 1980s.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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