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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
Despite its bounteous proportions, the ProArt P16 is light enough to stow in a bookbag and go on an impromptu photoshoot.
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PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
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Plumier told IndyStar that bullfrogs and green frogs are so plentiful and quick to breed that frog hunting hasn’t proven harmful to their populations in Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the water-ice leftovers may be more plentiful, nitrogen ice shines more brightly.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Or, head over to Dutchman’s Seafood, aka The Dutchie, for generous filets of local sole and Skuna Bay salmon with views of Morro Rock.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Curved walls, brass accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame a generous living space—complete with a dining table that arcs like a ship’s keel and a cocktail-ready bar that glows at night.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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There is ample research showing that affectionate touch can reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure and enhance feelings of attachment, providing a physiological foundation for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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First-round rookie Colston Loveland should see ample targets from the second-year Williams.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Diners can order the bountiful plate for less than $25.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Today, restaurants headlined by world renown chefs have been replacing bountiful cheap hotel/casino buffets, with menu prices more in line with Uptown Manhattan than the Las Vegas of ten years ago.—
Michael Boyd,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Bounteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteous. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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