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as in benefit
something that brings a large gain or profit
The popular video game became an unexpected bonanza for the independent developers behind it.
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as in loads
a huge amount
The mailbox was stuffed with a bonanza of credit card offers.
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Recent Examples of bonanza
Legal marijuana and the ensuing dispensaries that sprang up around Massachusetts have been largely portrayed as a boon to the economy, a boost for tax revenue, and a small business owner bonanza.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
The Fox exception The Access lead-in bonanza does not extend to Fox as the network’s local stations, which carry programming such as Extra and TMZ from 7 PM – 8 PM, deliver 1.946 million viewers in the hour, less than half of what ABC, NBC and CBS get from their stations to kick off primetime.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 May 2025
That will be a scientific bonanza since full solar eclipses produce just a few minutes of totality when the moon lines up perfectly between Earth and the sun — on average just once every 18 months.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Cracking open the vaults to centuries-old tomes could be a data bonanza for tech companies battling lawsuits from living novelists, visual artists, and others whose creative works have been scooped up without their consent to train AI chatbots.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
The Fox exception The Access lead-in bonanza does not extend to Fox as the network’s local stations, which carry programming such as Extra and TMZ from 7 PM – 8 PM, deliver 1.946 million viewers in the hour, less than half of what ABC, NBC and CBS get from their stations to kick off primetime.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 May 2025
That will be a scientific bonanza since full solar eclipses produce just a few minutes of totality when the moon lines up perfectly between Earth and the sun — on average just once every 18 months.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Cracking open the vaults to centuries-old tomes could be a data bonanza for tech companies battling lawsuits from living novelists, visual artists, and others whose creative works have been scooped up without their consent to train AI chatbots.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Like a killer app, the horse at first seemed to offer huge advantages and immediate benefits.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
6 July 2025
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Although cow’s milk is more commonly consumed and has also shown immune benefits, it was not used as a control or comparator.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Getting a left-handed leverage reliever back would be a boon for a bullpen that has practically been a rotating door over the last month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Apple Munster said that Wall Street’s iPhone sales expectations are underestimating the potential power of a strong upgrade cycle, which could be a boon for Apple stock.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Search and Rescue is a volunteer on-the-ground team that uses drones, K-9 units, rafts, and more to comb large areas in the aftermath of natural disasters.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Brown provided the raft for the group’s protest and followed along in a van, while another vehicle trailed with emergency lights flashing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately for the third-year pro, players are allowed 10 fouls in Summer League games rather than the usual six, so Walsh’s slew of violations didn’t limit his playing time.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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That will produce a huge windfall in profits that will be plowed back to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and bigger buybacks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Republicans are also vowing to go on the offensive, highlighting the tax cuts as a windfall for workers and the immigration crackdown as a boon for public safety.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Clean up piles of footwear scattered across the floor and stay organized with a shoe storage cabinet.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The Wall Street Journal wrote about how the robots are getting flipped over, stuck in snow piles and some students have been found to sit on them, or trip over them, when drinking.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Often referred to as the Capital of Latin America, Miami has a myriad of cultures spread across the city, creating pockets of opportunities for visitors.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Vulnerable youth can't keep pace with inflation costs Youth homelessness can happen for a myriad of reasons, but Baack said two reasons are the housing market and rent affordability.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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