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
Other surgeries have been postponed or canceled because of lack of profusion team staffers, who operate the heart-lung machine while a patient is under anesthesia, the Palmetto General doctor said.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Within a month, Turning Point would receive a profusion of six-figure donations from Dunn and others.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, a profusion of signings led to difficult conversations for Emery and support staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite Katrina Lindsay’s profusion of colorful ’70s and ’80s costumes, the dominant vibe is still Apple Store blankness, the predictable canvas for the digital-imagery-happy modern director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Within a month, Turning Point would receive a profusion of six-figure donations from Dunn and others.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, a profusion of signings led to difficult conversations for Emery and support staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite Katrina Lindsay’s profusion of colorful ’70s and ’80s costumes, the dominant vibe is still Apple Store blankness, the predictable canvas for the digital-imagery-happy modern director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yes, there should be a teapot in the equation, but the real draw is the spread: a slew of tiny sandwiches; sweet and buttery pastries (like Bon Appétit Bake Club’s Coffee Cake Scones); and the extravagance of fancy china, teacups, and a tiered pastry stand for good measure.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Each new suite chronicles a distinct design epoch: the early 20th-century Edwardian era; the glamorous art deco period of the 1920s and ‘30s; the innovative mid-century golden age of the 1950s and '60s; and the glittering extravagance that defined the 1980s Dynasty-era aesthetics.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Photo of the day: The Eagles have landed The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their recent Super Bowl championship with President Trump at the White House on Monday, though at least two dozen players – including Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts – did not attend.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Read books like Maybe Baby, an anthology of over two dozen writers on their parenting choices.—
Ruthie Ackerman,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tuohy was a generational talent from New York who won three national cross country championships and set a slew of national high school records over her time for North Rockland.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This year’s Coachella featured a slew of high-profile performances during the opening weekend, which began Friday and concluded on Sunday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But try to focus on the practical aspects that can bring this abundance to life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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With the world displaying an abundance of caution, the sport stood still for clubs and countries alike.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the East African nation of Uganda is home to a wealth of iconic creatures spanning from the forest elephant to the sitatunga to the okapi, few native animals can match the intrigue of the eastern chimpanzee.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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