1
as in loads
a considerable amount
apples grow in profusion in this valley
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2
as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
in giving gifts to his girlfriend, he was generous to the point of profusion
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Recent Examples of profusion
For readers, much of the aesthetic experience of engaging with either artist involves simply attending to this profusion of details, the infinitely diverse offspring of technical excellence and an inexhaustible imagination.
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Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Why buy a 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch? Real off-road capability is a rarity in the profusion of small SUVs.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The result is that Europe has a profusion of economic security goals but lacks the means to achieve them.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Below are bachelor buttons growing in profusion.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Why buy a 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch? Real off-road capability is a rarity in the profusion of small SUVs.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The result is that Europe has a profusion of economic security goals but lacks the means to achieve them.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Below are bachelor buttons growing in profusion.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The leadership council met on Monday, too — and such a meeting featured a ton of humility.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Charmking Compression Socks These socks are available in more than three dozen color combinations with tons of patterns to choose from.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the gowns, plenty of designers shot their look books either inside palatial homes or on the grounds of Versailles-style gardens, furthering the theme of extravagance.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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People are turning back to color and extravagance, especially with eye makeup.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Only about a dozen states currently cover these obesity drugs for low-income Americans insured through Medicaid.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With its easy access to the Pacific Ocean, the city serves up an abundance of opportunities to surf and paraglide.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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What To Know The electricity and computing power needed to run AI systems are dependent on an abundance of resources, including computer chips, energy, cooling, data storage, cybersecurity and other needs.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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