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
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The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Private jet companies are rolling out the red carpet for their top clients at the Masters Tournament, as competition shifts from the air to the ground with lavish hospitality events and experiences.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 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
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Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The park itself is the eastern gateway to the Missouri National Recreational River and is filled with diverse natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Galos said her company (founded and family-owned since 1983) coordinates with matchmakers across the nation and around the globe to ensure options and opportunities are plentiful.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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The author emphasizes that the library book controversy—central to the group’s identity—was excessive and poorly conceived.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ed Masley Weather can make all the difference at an outdoor music festival, as anyone who’s shivered through a cold and rainy night to see their favorite band (or couldn’t take selfies because their smartphone powered down to save itself from the excessive heat) can tell you.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Dwyane Wade learned, few are Heat players for life, with even Udonis Haslem part of ample trade speculation during his Heat-only NBA career.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The heavier hybrid system doesn’t strip noticeable power from the highway experience, with ample output allowing the driver to leave traffic behind at will.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Profuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profuse. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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