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
We’ve been catapulted into this nebulous state by the powerful convergence of widespread broadband access, the profusion of mobile devices enabling near-constant Internet connectivity, and hundreds of innovations that have made data centers much easier to build and run.
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2010
The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Both are experiments in light—the former considering how a profusion of illuminated rooms and cars had reshaped the Manhattan sky, the latter mulling how a gigantic boulder can turn a sunny landscape dark.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 Sep. 2024
By Judy Berman September 5, 2024 12:40 PM EDT
What more could possibly be left to say about TV’s post-Big Little Lies profusion of glossy domestic thrillers?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2010
The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Both are experiments in light—the former considering how a profusion of illuminated rooms and cars had reshaped the Manhattan sky, the latter mulling how a gigantic boulder can turn a sunny landscape dark.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 Sep. 2024
By Judy Berman September 5, 2024 12:40 PM EDT
What more could possibly be left to say about TV’s post-Big Little Lies profusion of glossy domestic thrillers?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One humanitarian aid leader, who asked that ABC News not use their name as many organizations are worried about retribution from the Trump administration, described sitting on over 1,000 tons of food in Mozambique that needs to be distributed.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Taco Dip Instead of taking up tons of space with an all-out taco bar, throw everything into a slow-cooker and serve up this taco dip. 24.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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Within the hour, our kitchen counters had vanished beneath an extravagance of desserts: airy strawberry cream cake, chocolate cake with mortar-thick icing, sticky sweet tres leches, a wedge of cheesecake, a wedge of Key lime pie, tiramisu and on and on.—
Caity Weaver,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Polestar might become an extravagance too far for Geely.—
Carlton Reid,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
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Moore’s book is among dozens placed off limits for at least a week in school libraries operated by the DOD as the new administration aims to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most grocers that are implementing restrictions on eggs are limiting shoppers to two dozen per trip.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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New Immigration Powers Texas Woman Sends Message to Trump After Husband Detained by ICE Trump Migrant Deportation Numbers Compared to Obama, Biden Sanctuary Cities Asked to Work With ICE Since taking office, Trump has issued a slew of executive orders related to immigration.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Beyond ease of use, Shark’s LED light therapy mask is worth it because of its versatile treatments that solve a slew of major skin concerns with quick, easy treatments.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a paramount period to pursue expansion, growth and abundance in all forms.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sun's defense argues that she has been unfairly targeted due to her wealth and ethnicity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Obviously a great competition, a bunch of great shooters.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Not too shabby for a bunch of first-timers with no time trying to do something for the first time.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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