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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bountiful host who makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat at his dinners
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Recent Examples of bountiful
This means active growth is starting to occur, so pruning now further encourages healthy and bountiful growth.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
His goal against Celtic also continued another bountiful personal run — scoring past Kasper Schmeichel.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The Chesapeake Bay, one of the world’s most bountiful estuaries, has sustained life for thousands of years—and now its vibrant maritime culture and Virginia Beach’s saltwater fishing experiences star in a special episode of a new fishing show, Just Landed.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
His goal against Celtic also continued another bountiful personal run — scoring past Kasper Schmeichel.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The Chesapeake Bay, one of the world’s most bountiful estuaries, has sustained life for thousands of years—and now its vibrant maritime culture and Virginia Beach’s saltwater fishing experiences star in a special episode of a new fishing show, Just Landed.
—AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 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.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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