bonanza

Definition of bonanzanext
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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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Recent Examples of bonanza In mid-May, Vander Luitgaren started Batavia’s recruiting bonanza, choosing Wyoming. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Think of it in the same light as the NCAA Tournament's 'first four in' bonanza that took place annually in Dayton, Ohio, before the organization decided to increase the amount of teams who received a bid. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Scientists with the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program have warned that skipping cool mix in a summer when water levels are so low could raise the river temperatures into the upper 70s — a potential bass-breeding bonanza. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Summer Fest is here San Jose’s annual jazz bonanza is back with another eye-popping lineup of young stars and old favorites. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonanza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
  • Although law firms are beginning to embrace the benefits of generative AI, the technology apparently makes many law schools squeamish.
    Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Through 2070, South Florida could see $2 of benefits for every $1 invested in community adaptations, like seawall construction and beach nourishment.
    Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Being able to scout for minerals ahead of landing and setting up a base would be a huge boon for the United States' lunar ambitions.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While each still has to check boxes in their recovery, getting any one of them — or perhaps all three — for the postseason would be a boon for the pitching staff.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Right now, Lind’s energy is split between a raft of prestigious filmmaking talent.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The ship had capsized, lives were lost, and people built a raft to survive.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.
    Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Blair's victory represents a key gain for Black gay political candidates this cycle after a slew of losses.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Lilly made another acquisition yesterday, putting its obesity windfall to work.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The men gathered saw a nefarious opportunity and turned catastrophe into an enormous windfall.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In body camera footage from the rescue, officers can be seen cutting the bolt on the back door of the trailer, revealing the two children and Brown sitting among piles of blankets.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Suckers for a touch of whimsy, the company’s window dressers once garnished a display inspired by the Garde Républicaine, a famous French cavalry division, with a pile of horse manure.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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