as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a copious rush of words just poured out of the two friends who hadn't seen each other in years
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Recent Examples of copious
Johnson is shown on a toilet seat, presumably after a shower, rubbing copious amounts of shea butter onto his skin while the voice of American talk-show host Smiley plays in the background.
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Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Two of the show’s three directors were still around, with four cutting rooms open, and editor (and brother) John Gilroy running from room to room oversee the other Gilroy’s copious notes.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
One car gaining lots of attention was the fully electric Lucid Gravity which delivers copious amounts of luxury, range and performance, and the fastest charge speed on the planet.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Today’s offal movement is, in part, an offshoot of the carnivore diet—a meat-heavy approach to eating that, despite copious warnings from nutritionists, rose to prominence online beginning around 2018.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Two of the show’s three directors were still around, with four cutting rooms open, and editor (and brother) John Gilroy running from room to room oversee the other Gilroy’s copious notes.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
One car gaining lots of attention was the fully electric Lucid Gravity which delivers copious amounts of luxury, range and performance, and the fastest charge speed on the planet.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Today’s offal movement is, in part, an offshoot of the carnivore diet—a meat-heavy approach to eating that, despite copious warnings from nutritionists, rose to prominence online beginning around 2018.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
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The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run for three days either side of May 9, when Putin will be hosting international leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping for lavish celebrations to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a Season 6 episode of her family’s Hulu reality program, which aired in March 2025, Kardashian and her sister Khloé traveled to India to attend the lavish wedding of Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s wealthiest man.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Eastern quolls were once abundant in southeast Australia.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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While blockbuster franchise films have been abundant in the wake of the pandemic, the overall number of wide releases has shrunk over the last decade.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Haley was found guilty on all counts — using excessive force, being deliberately indifferent, witness tampering and conspiracy to witness tamper.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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May Trigger Digestive Issues Though olive oil may have benefits for some symptoms of digestive disorders such as inflammatory disease, consuming excessive amounts of olive oil can cause gastrointestinal problems such as bloating and diarrhea.14 3.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2024
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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
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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
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Pilate schemes for Jesus’ release, but a riotous crowd clamors for his death.—
Nathanael Andrade,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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This serenity is a long way from the 52-year-old’s musical beginnings with the riotous German hip-hop crew Fischmob in the ’90s.—
Laura Snapes,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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