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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
The hope for gold-producing nations like Ghana is to responsibly leverage this bountiful natural resource without falling prey to environmental degradation and civil strife.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Use fresh or faux flowers to create a bountiful addition to your door.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
My favorite lunch was a bountiful mezze plate loaded with green falafel, sauerkraut, kale salad, pomegranate tabbouleh, smooth sweet potato puree, and hummus.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Fall is a bountiful season for fruit that can support your immune system before cold and flu season ramps up.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Use fresh or faux flowers to create a bountiful addition to your door.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
My favorite lunch was a bountiful mezze plate loaded with green falafel, sauerkraut, kale salad, pomegranate tabbouleh, smooth sweet potato puree, and hummus.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Fall is a bountiful season for fruit that can support your immune system before cold and flu season ramps up.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Once plentiful natural gas exports have plummeted, inflation is at a 40-year high, and fuel is scarce.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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My mother-in-law is a very generous lady.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Newquist was driven by her Christian faith and generous attitude, Davis said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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The cushioned sole and interior padding also provide ample arch support for all-day comfort.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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