as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
we received profuse thanks for our efforts a profuse rush of water from the collapsing dike
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Recent Examples of profuse
Snow Cone is unlike others, smothered in small but profuse white blooms.
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 27 May 2021
The flowers were so profuse they could be seen from space.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Feb. 2021
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 27 May 2021
The flowers were so profuse they could be seen from space.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Feb. 2021
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profuse
Adjective
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Vertical’s lavish Saudi-shot epic Desert Warrior opened to $472k on 1,010 screens.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Inspired by a carousel, La Rotonde brasserie is decorated with horse sculptures and copious amount of gold, from the walls to the warm lighting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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That role includes leading by example, through copious notetaking and attention to detail during practices or when learning plays.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Vertical touted the dramatic locations, 12,500 extras, and abundant horses and camels made available with substantial support from Neom, the massive Saudi development with sound stages and infrastructure created by the film’s backer MBC Studios.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The still-plentiful coal trains south from Denver will subside as the coal plants at Pueblo, Fountain and other places retire in coming years.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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From my steward remembering my name to a bartender recalling my exact drink order amid a frenzied crowd during a late-night piano show, the staff are plentiful and seem genuinely eager to greet guests attentively, which creates a personalized atmosphere on a ship that is otherwise massive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gubin said those weren’t excessive returns.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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May cause excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) if taken with blood thinners or supplements including ginkgo biloba or garlic.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is one of the best areas in the Riviera Maya for water sports—you’ll see folks kitesurfing from your balcony—and there are ample opportunities for guests to get out on the inviting water between treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Through 20-plus games, ample time remains in the 2026 season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Profuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profuse. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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