PROFUSION Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

profusion

noun

prə-ˈfyü-zhən

Definition of profusion

as in loads

a considerable amount apples grow in profusion in this valley

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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 In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, ‘Millenium’ allium, ‘Cinderella’ milkweed, and clary sage. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration. — Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Coreopsis yields a profusion of yellow blooms. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for profusion

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Noun

This is the kind of test that quickly separates a power station that merely has an impressive number printed on its case from one with an inverter and battery management system capable of handling tough, real-world loads.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Data collected from the test rig could allow manufacturers to design heat pumps and heat exchangers for high temperatures, large loads, and changing conditions.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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Aunt Jackie, revealing her own sense of humor and generosity, gave Mum a green four-leaf clover-pin with a small diamond on each leaf.

— Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
The conflict between pragmatism and generosity begins at a small scale and incrementally escalates.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
For the ship’s company, the key task of the autumn is to turn 80,000 tons of military hardware into a working aircraft carrier sbeginning with resuming air operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.

— Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavishness

Noun

To profile their activity in patients with SCLC, the researchers analyzed tumor samples and non-affected biopsies from a dozen patients using single-cell RNA sequencing and immunophenotyping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Coming from at least three continents, the cast comprises a dozen players, most of whom have collaborated with Ambarchi or appeared on his excellent label, Black Truffle.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

When Vreeland’s extravagance proved too much for Condé Nast, she was let go, in 1971.

— Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
The beachside Kayuputi restaurant is easily one of the island’s best, offering extravagances like wagyu beef carpaccio and Sturia caviar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of extravagance

Noun

Starring alongside Amell is a slew of objectively hot influencers and models plucked straight off the TikTok FYP, including Noah Beck, Olivia Dunne, and Brooks Nader.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Indeed, this wasn’t the only episode that featured the messy, minimalist hairstyle; the look was favored across the six-season show, which premiered in 2007, and seen on a slew of characters.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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