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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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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Investment in nuclear power is growing in the U.S. after a long period of financial turmoil for the industry, including the shutdown of a dozen reactors in recent years as the industry struggled to compete against cheap and abundant natural gas.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Photo : David Marlow There’s ample space for outdoor dining, too.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 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 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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