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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
Adults can sip a cocktail from the adjacent Elf Hollow Cafe, or the whole family can enjoy a bounteous family-style chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant, a half-mile down the road.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
But an Oasis show doesn’t offer the attempts of, say, a Coldplay show to offer a more bounteous joy.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
But an Oasis show doesn’t offer the attempts of, say, a Coldplay show to offer a more bounteous joy.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounteous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
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For each of the World Cup’s 104 games, promotions are plentiful up and down the Strip.
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In the weeks that followed, ChatGPT seemingly failed to pick up on plentiful signs of Lines’ deterioration.
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Shop The Sample offers generous discounts on high-end clothing.
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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Returns here will be substantial (and predictable), your principal will be protected and the account will be insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection for your money.
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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.
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Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid.
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Nothing beats harvesting fresh fruit from your backyard, and one way to ensure a bountiful harvest is by pruning your fruit trees.
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Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved flowers in the garden, their showy flowers putting on a bountiful display every summer.
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“Bounteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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