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
Solving the center riddle, whether via in-season trade or the copious offseason cap space, is by far the biggest obstacle if the Bulls aspire to anything beyond Play-In qualification in 2026-27.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Serious Swifties will enjoy the music video, and especially the copious behind-the-scenes footage, for the many familiar faces that populate these scenes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The vessel’s profile shows clean lines, copious glass across four decks, pools, and a silver hull.
—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
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Serious Swifties will enjoy the music video, and especially the copious behind-the-scenes footage, for the many familiar faces that populate these scenes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The vessel’s profile shows clean lines, copious glass across four decks, pools, and a silver hull.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
Adjective
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The parachutist descended from an overcast sky at the lavish 2017 wedding reception, as seen in videos posted online.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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My mom stayed home to look after my siblings; our house was large but not lavish.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Quinnen Williams has only known the New York Jets since he was drafted third overall in 2019, which means winning hasn’t been abundant in his NFL career.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The use of abundant metals like nickel instead of lithium or cobalt could further reduce costs.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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All the areas were within sight of a stage with a musician or band, and each stage area had ample seating for guests who wanted to sit and sip in the shade.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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As pitchers continue to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, the Mets know their options become more plentiful.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Its bladeless construction is designed to pull in air and powerfully circulate it around the room, all without accumulating excessive dust like standard fans do—a double plus in my book.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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And although its fats are healthy, excessive intake can still contribute to unwanted pounds.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 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
Adjective
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The cocktail menu is just as bountiful with concoctions like the Still Hot In Here (tequila, mint, passionfruit, pineapple, and lime) and Purpe Rain (gin, beets, honey, lime).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Black Friday candle sales are bountiful during this time of year, which is just one thing to thank the retail gods for during a hectic season.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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