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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
Dozynki is a celebration of thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest dating back to 16th-century Poland and has remained a long-standing tradition within Polish communities throughout the world, including the United States and Canada.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
However, for tech in particular, Gen Z may find that opportunities aren’t so bountiful as once promised.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Thanks to gorgeous mountains, bountiful outdoor recreation and a thriving capital city, Idahoans often sip blissfully from a stream of flattery flowing from the outside world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Named after a massive fish that traces back 136 million years ago and was once bountiful in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, the Sturgeon Moon rises each year in August.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
However, for tech in particular, Gen Z may find that opportunities aren’t so bountiful as once promised.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Thanks to gorgeous mountains, bountiful outdoor recreation and a thriving capital city, Idahoans often sip blissfully from a stream of flattery flowing from the outside world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Named after a massive fish that traces back 136 million years ago and was once bountiful in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, the Sturgeon Moon rises each year in August.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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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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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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