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
Unfortunately, more often than not, that clarity comes through speechifying, minor-key tirades and copious use of ’50s-era TV clips that make plain the all-too-obvious parallels between then and now.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Skarsgard gives a lively reading to the copious voice-over, but just as important is his physical performance, which radiates casual power and agitated wariness.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
So Harvey, fresh out of dealing with his copious Mommy issues and realizing he’s done wasting time on regret, gets down on one knee.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
During these encounters, Ventura alleged she was supplied copious amounts of alcohol and illicit substances, including Ecstasy, ketamine, GHB and cocaine.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Skarsgard gives a lively reading to the copious voice-over, but just as important is his physical performance, which radiates casual power and agitated wariness.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
So Harvey, fresh out of dealing with his copious Mommy issues and realizing he’s done wasting time on regret, gets down on one knee.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
During these encounters, Ventura alleged she was supplied copious amounts of alcohol and illicit substances, including Ecstasy, ketamine, GHB and cocaine.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
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From cultish family dynamics to whodunits set in lavish locales, here are 12 shows fans of Sirens should add to their watch list.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Zaya recently turned 18 and had a lavish birthday ball to celebrate the milestone age.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Within the rock samples, researchers saw traces of a silver-gray metal about as rare as gold that was likely more abundant in Earth’s early building materials when the core developed about 4.5 billion years ago.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, providing structure to skin, bones, muscles, and connective tissue.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 May 2025
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Even with two All-Star aces as probables, we should be treated to ample offense this weekend.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The Malibu rum drinks were plentiful, the piles of pink sand underneath the beach chairs were pristine, and coolers full of sunscreen were stocked and bountiful.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Bobcats are secretive, rarely seen predators that most often live in the foothills, canyons, mesa and plateaus where brush and woodland are plentiful, according to CPW.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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The excessive heat watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, through 11 p.m. Saturday, May 31, according to the National Weather Service.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
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Manson warns, however, that excessive amounts of vitamin D can lead to a higher calcium level in blood and urine, and some calcification may occur in the blood vessels and in the soft tissue.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 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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Cabot’s sophisticated approach to golf resort development extends to real estate, luxury accommodation, extensive food & beverage offerings, and a Sporting Club, immediately vaulting Citrus Farms into consideration as a national destination in the most bountiful golf state in the country.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The wind farm and power line could help wean California off fossil fuels, supplying bountiful clean energy during the evening and nighttime hours, when solar panels stop generating and batteries aren’t always sufficient.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Devil May Cry Perhaps the show most tonally opposite to The Last of Us on this list, Netflix’s Devil May Cry is a riotous, colorful blast of punk energy.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Who needs a pastiche of prints and riotous colors when these more harmonious shades play so well together?—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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