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
Horseback riding, tennis and falcon encounters fill the bill back on terra firma, as well as copious hiking trails just steps from your outdoor patio, with views of the Point Vicente Lighthouse and the Terranea Sea Salt Conservatory.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Power is the lifeblood of data centers, but data centers aren’t plug-and-play operations, requiring copious amounts of electricity for computing power and fans to keep the infrastructure cool.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Power is the lifeblood of data centers, but data centers aren’t plug-and-play operations, requiring copious amounts of electricity for computing power and fans to keep the infrastructure cool.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
Adjective
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At the same time, the preview offered a peek into the dark side behind the attorneys’ success and lavish lifestyles.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The Tiffany metamorphosis — which some sources pegged at $250 million to $350 million, while other sources estimated that cost was as high as $600 million to $800 million, including the art — was followed by a flurry of property acquisitions at lavish prices by luxury conglomerates.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Roses are celebrated for their exceptional fragrance, abundant varieties, and season-long blooms—and now, there’s one with a royal pedigree.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Locales that can provide the cheapest, abundant energy while possessing tech-savvy human capital for data centers and tech companies will be at a huge advantage.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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From his championship-winning basket at summer league last July in Las Vegas to the energy provided during a Heat season with ample lulls, the 6-foot-5 guard taken at No. 44 last June stood as an unexpected bright spot to what largely stood as a dark Heat season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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The lawsuit argues the incident is part of a larger pattern of excessive force by deputies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 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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Meals are a bountiful affair, shared in the main lounge or served on your private terrace.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The potential is ripe for another bountiful period in West Paw’s business; however, 2025 is not expected to be a rinse-and-repeat of the pandemic sales boom for two primary reasons, Williams noted.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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The production, which opened at the James Earl Jones Theater on Sunday, boasts a heartfelt and riotous book by Lisa Loomer and Nell Benjamin, and delightful music from Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Across the week, the brand presented Friendly Pressure: Studio One, a cultural program that featured talks, live music sessions, and what became some pretty riotous evening DJ sets in the cosy, intimate setting.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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