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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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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
because of the restaurant owner's bountifulness, a number of homeless people were fed that day
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Recent Examples of bountiful
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox also sent four players from their bountiful farm system – which should also infuse the major-league club with talent this summer – to acquire left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
It's been a bountiful lambing season so far with lots of healthy lambs.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
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Part off-color drag act, part Carol Burnett-style sketch comedy, the show has survived on its bountiful comedic wits to become one of the hottest Broadway tickets of the year.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox also sent four players from their bountiful farm system – which should also infuse the major-league club with talent this summer – to acquire left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
It's been a bountiful lambing season so far with lots of healthy lambs.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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The fruit is plentiful but, as Iwasama points out, not especially tasty.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Delisting Reasons The reasons for taking a property off the market are plentiful.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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At work, that can be an effective way to share success stories and build a reputation as someone who is not only funny, but generous in sharing what worked.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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From his championship-winning basket at summer league last July in Las Vegas to the energy provided during a Heat season with ample lulls, the 6-foot-5 guard taken at No. 44 last June stood as an unexpected bright spot to what largely stood as a dark Heat season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.—
Anthony Conversa,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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