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
There’s copious gold to gather, mini-quests to complete, bananas and fossils to find, upgrade trees to fill out and a fun but basic story to progress.
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The copious observations and reflections that the speaker relates expand the movie—a mere seventy-one minutes long—into a work of novelistic amplitude.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic filled their calendars with copious time at home, the duo got to work creating a gentler version of the spirit.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The copious observations and reflections that the speaker relates expand the movie—a mere seventy-one minutes long—into a work of novelistic amplitude.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When the pandemic filled their calendars with copious time at home, the duo got to work creating a gentler version of the spirit.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
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The company also struck a distribution deal last year for its screenplay books, lavish tomes immortalizing A24’s most successful scripts, which are now available in bookstores around the world.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The reveal came courtesy of renowned car dealer Landlord Jack, who showcased the vehicle and Kash Doll’s lavish gesture in a video shared online.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sashimi Thanks to the abundant waters, even humble izakayas serve world-class slices.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Boston had ample scoring opportunities, particularly early in Tuesday’s loss.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Right now is the perfect time to hop on these early Prime Day deals because though the discounts will be plentiful when Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off in October, these early deals may not last.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Matcha is still plentiful in China, another major producer, but labor shortages and high demand have also raised prices there.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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A level 2 of 4 threat for excessive rainfall is in place for parts of eastern New Mexico and western Texas due to rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible in the heaviest storms.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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The triangular chain of reefs and rocks is coveted for its strategic location, bountiful fish stocks, and role as a sanctuary for boats during storms.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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For the finale, the street went dark, and the UBS Arena in Elmont, near New York City, was lit up with teal strobe lights like a riotous party.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Producers, Garrick Theatre (1st September 2025 – 12th February 2026) Mel Brooks’ riotous classic returns to the West End just in time for his 99th birthday.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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