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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bountiful host who makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat at his dinners
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Recent Examples of bountiful
Use a red wagon to hold a bountiful arrangement of colorful pumpkins and gourds for a playful fall front porch idea.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Across the Bay State – and all of New England – orchards are experiencing a busy and bountiful season.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Here, the star of the show is ornamentation — far more bountiful than in the other examples — but it’s still anchored in a recognizable and functional form.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Just know that Charlotte’s bountiful arts and culture scene remains delightfully diverse and entertaining.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Across the Bay State – and all of New England – orchards are experiencing a busy and bountiful season.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Here, the star of the show is ornamentation — far more bountiful than in the other examples — but it’s still anchored in a recognizable and functional form.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Just know that Charlotte’s bountiful arts and culture scene remains delightfully diverse and entertaining.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, zinc is plentiful, has a low environmental impact, and contributes to the battery’s high volumetric capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Barnshaws allowed for a generous 90-day close, and John had prepared everything for the young couple.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Loewe features a generous beach club, six cabins, three pools, an elevator, and a gym.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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After all, most can agree that a lack of crowded aisles plus ample stock on the shelves is ideal for grocery shopping.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Because both the Lions and Packers are playoff contenders and longtime divisional rivals with fan bases that extend beyond their own cities, this year’s Thanksgiving match-up holds ample promise.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI’s partnerships with major companies and its plans to change its corporate structure have drawn the scrutiny of regulators, including the attorneys general of California and Delaware, who oversee charitable organizations that operate or are incorporated in their states.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The defense then played an 11-minute video highlighting Combs’ charitable work and life as a father of seven.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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