bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə 
1
mining
: an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)
2
a
: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding
a box-office bonanza
b
: a very large amount
a bonanza of sympathy
c
: extravaganza
channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas—
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And between a scoring bonanza in Tampa Bay and a last-second game-winner in Arizona, there was a lot going on in the National Football League.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 2/11 Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
Revolve is one of our favorite destinations for trendy fashion but don't sleep on the retailer's bonanza of an advent calendar.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024
This week could also reveal whether AFM’s move to Vegas after a decades-long stint in Santa Monica will be bonanza or bust.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Jump to the deals For those unaware, Amazon Prime Day is a multi-day sales bonanza happening from Tuesday, July 16, to Wednesday, July 17, that anyone with an Amazon Prime membership can take advantage of—no coupon needed.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonanza. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə
1
: a large and rich mineral deposit
2
: something that brings a rich return
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