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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
Rivera enjoys the freedom his makeup chart allows, exploring the beautiful possibilities that come with a bright blush palette and bountiful amounts of glitter.
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Gianluca Russo,
Allure,
5 June 2026
The top basin is perfect for holding water, while the bottom basin can be used for bountiful blooms.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Imagine his surprise, then, when Schultz experienced a second transformative epiphany while visiting the bountiful Italian island of Sicily last summer.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
But in the realm of big business, the last week has been bountiful.
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Gianluca Russo,
Allure,
5 June 2026
The top basin is perfect for holding water, while the bottom basin can be used for bountiful blooms.
—
Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Imagine his surprise, then, when Schultz experienced a second transformative epiphany while visiting the bountiful Italian island of Sicily last summer.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
But in the realm of big business, the last week has been bountiful.
—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bountiful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Anyone with even a passing interest in Earth’s beauty might feel jealous of Lewis’s sojourn with plentiful tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, and birds, and possibly even more jealous of Darwin’s trip.
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The perks of staying the night in a National Park campground are plentiful.
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Natural materials, generous outdoor space and, above all, privacy and security are the new markers of wealth.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
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There’s ample seating throughout the 4,500-square-foot space, starting with the bar and lounge area that features classic leather stools along the bar and a separate comfortable set up of couches and coffee tables in a dark green room.
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At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
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Some said a heartfelt card is enough, while others suggested a charitable donation.
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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