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
The profusion of colors each filling a small square creates a profusion of color as unique to Gaines’ oeuvre as a Seurat pointillist masterpiece.
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pieces arrived in profusion: Mollie Panter-Downes on the Blitz.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pieces arrived in profusion: Mollie Panter-Downes on the Blitz.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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During the Gilded Age—a period of American history from about 1870 to 1900, marked by explosive growth in industry and technology, and the extravagance of those who profited off its working class—Newport was the summer playground for the 1 percent.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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The simple elegance of the White House was a deliberate break from the over-the-top extravagance of European, Middle Eastern and Asian Imperial palaces.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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According to the latest consumer price index, egg prices nationwide averaged $4.55 per dozen in May—up from $2.69 a year earlier, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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But after auditioning around 300 actors and screen testing over two dozen, Gunn was at a loss.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
10 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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An abundance of useful assets is far more powerful than a small number of exquisite ones.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Home ownership holds different meanings for everyone, but for many of us, our homes constitute a significant portion of our personal wealth.—
Jennifer Horton,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 plan would have taxed wealth over $50 million at 2% and wealth over $1 billion at 6%.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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As is tradition, Bungie threw in a bunch of weird lore stuff that has puzzles that need solving, but often some fun stories as well.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And if that timeliness doesn't impress you, maybe Cap wrecking a bunch of heavies in an elevator will.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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