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
Here’s how to prune blueberry bushes to promote a profusion of bigger, better berries every year.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Of the many species, Coreopsis grandiflora is a yellow-orange perennial that grows with weedlike profusion in every type of soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The trust gap has a lengthy history and a profusion of roots.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Of the many species, Coreopsis grandiflora is a yellow-orange perennial that grows with weedlike profusion in every type of soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The trust gap has a lengthy history and a profusion of roots.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The strained awkwardness of Adelina and Alban’s gestures of generosity underscore the class disparity between the city dwellers and their relatives.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hunter echoes that sentiment, pointing to Donna’s professional success and generosity of spirit.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then again, a sense of glamour and lavishness—two pillars of Old Hollywood, when the big film studios had big money to burn—still goes hand-in-hand with awards season dressing today, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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And yet, most fliers—unable to afford the lavishness of business or first class—feel banished to fly forever in the very cheapest seats.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2025
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Sophie attends the Bridgertons’ lavish bash in secret, donning a glittering silver gown and a matching face mask that conceals her true identity as a housemaid from the rest of the ton.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Maid Wars While Benedict and Sophie have been honeymooning in the countryside, Sophie's absence in London causes a shocking amount of disarray in the ton.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The extravagance of the hotel comes to the fore in the suites and penthouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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What is your greatest extravagance?—
Keith McNally,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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On Friday morning local time, Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired missiles and dozens of drones at targets across the country overnight.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since the operation began last October, more than a dozen firearms have been seized, along with nearly $200,000 in illicit funds and more than 10 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl and other narcotics, according to the FBI.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nissan decked out every Sentra with a slew of safety features, starting with standard intelligent cruise control.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Calderon, who police say is homeless, is facing a slew of charges, including murder, manslaughter, assault, burglary and petit larceny.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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While an eight-game winning run saw Cherki, Foden and Haaland hit their devastating best, three frustrating draws against Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion were characterised by wastefulness in front of goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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