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
The vessel’s profile shows clean lines, copious glass across four decks, pools, and a silver hull.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Today, copious evidence shows that vaccination protects both mother and child.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Today, copious evidence shows that vaccination protects both mother and child.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
Adjective
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One of the most lavish items in the collection actually survived the heist, though it was reportedly damaged when the thieves were interrupted by guards and dropped the piece to flee.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The lavish palette consists of golds and purples, along with layered textures that glow against the desert light.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ride-sharing services like Uber and taxis are abundant in Palma, but become unreliable at the farther reaches of the island.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The team is exploring its use in sodium-ion batteries, an alternative to lithium-ion technology because sodium is more abundant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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The cushioned sole and interior padding also provide ample arch support for all-day comfort.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Once plentiful natural gas exports have plummeted, inflation is at a 40-year high, and fuel is scarce.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The thunderstorms could also bring excessive rainfall in northern Arkansas, southern Missouri and southern Illinois, bringing a risk of flash flooding, the weather service said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Definitely don’t be overly profuse or attempt to be complicated in whatever your request is.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 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
Adjective
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The hope for gold-producing nations like Ghana is to responsibly leverage this bountiful natural resource without falling prey to environmental degradation and civil strife.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Use fresh or faux flowers to create a bountiful addition to your door.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Dating Game, the Sundance documentary by Violet Du Feng that’s received a riotous welcome on the festival circuit, is set in China where eligible men vastly outnumber women.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Reid’s score alternates between rhapsody and pandemonium, with the latter winning out in a riotous coda.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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