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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed
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Recent Examples of bounteous
With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
One of the enduring paradoxes of the Amazon basin is that the same bounteous waterways that power the world's ninth economy and make Brazil a renewable energy standout often leave nearby towns in the dark.
—Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
The horrors are bounteous, the narrative a bit disjointed; the Indigenous people, along with Segundo, who is half Mapuche, say little or are largely silent.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings.
—Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
One of the enduring paradoxes of the Amazon basin is that the same bounteous waterways that power the world's ninth economy and make Brazil a renewable energy standout often leave nearby towns in the dark.
—Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
The horrors are bounteous, the narrative a bit disjointed; the Indigenous people, along with Segundo, who is half Mapuche, say little or are largely silent.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings.
—Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
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The ghosts of disasters past are plentiful for Leeds at QPR, and Farke wanted an exorcism.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rains are also plentiful during spring, which can benefit establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The ample 25,000 mAh battery will keep all your gadgets topped up and is safe to fly with in your carry-on.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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It’s backed by over 2,300 five-star ratings from shoppers who have worn it to Disney World, rehearsal dinners, graduation ceremonies and more thanks to its versatile yet chic design and ample color options.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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By structuring a sale through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT), business owners can reduce taxes, generate a lifetime income stream and ultimately leave a charitable legacy—while also ensuring their heirs receive an equivalent inheritance through life insurance.—
Jamie Farmer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Think bountiful throw pillows, fluffy blankets, and inviting guest bedrooms.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Adams once housed a bountiful collection of clothes and memorabilia spanning the history of the local ballclub.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Bounteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteous. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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