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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed
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Recent Examples of bounteous
Like with his encouragement of local farmers to enrich themselves by growing bounteous crops (which included soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes, in addition to peanuts), color was a key component of his plans for autonomy, dignity and prosperity for Black families in the South.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite its bounteous proportions, the ProArt P16 is light enough to stow in a bookbag and go on an impromptu photoshoot.
—PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite its bounteous proportions, the ProArt P16 is light enough to stow in a bookbag and go on an impromptu photoshoot.
—PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
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Supplying essential nutrients can increase fruit size and yield, resulting in a more plentiful and flavorful harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Offense was plentiful for both groups despite a low score through the first six innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Gardenia Gardenias are a generous and gorgeous gift that shows how much one cares.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Others think the parking is too generous.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Lynn Floran, 8th Ward, said the existing liquor laws give the city ample ability to control the situation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The Youngs have a private, charitable, family foundation in Celebration, Florida, and a home in Kissimmee, Florida.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Trade the stress of daily life for a weekend getaway at these rural spots, where the amenities include fresh air, birdsong, and bountiful breakfasts.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
6 May 2026
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Knowing what varieties do well equals a better chance at a healthy plant that produces a bountiful harvest.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Bounteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteous. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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