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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 influence of bountiful Jupiter brings a sense of luck and optimism, and while in harmony with Mercury in Scorpio, a layer of depth, intimacy and passion.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta Beauty Don't sleep on Ulta Beauty's Black Friday deals—both bountiful and buyable.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
The region’s salmon populations were a primary source of food for the tribe, and the fish were bountiful in Central Idaho.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Maintain a three- to four-inch mulch layer and keep the soil moist to produce a good tree with a bountiful harvest for spring and summer.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta Beauty Don't sleep on Ulta Beauty's Black Friday deals—both bountiful and buyable.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
The region’s salmon populations were a primary source of food for the tribe, and the fish were bountiful in Central Idaho.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Maintain a three- to four-inch mulch layer and keep the soil moist to produce a good tree with a bountiful harvest for spring and summer.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Walk to the Mercado Coyoacán for a snack, and know that throughout the city, taco and pastry stands are plentiful.—
Emily Goligoski,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Villa’s attacking riches are plentiful, but for all the excitement encompassing the additions made in the transfer window, arguably the most enthralling aspect of it is the talent of Ramsey and Rogers finally coalescing how Emery always imagined.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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News Of The Week Forbes released its annual list of America’s most generous philanthropists this month, and the lifetime giving of the nation’s top 25 philanthropists through December 30, 2024 rose to $241 billion–$30 billion more than last year’s total.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of shopping for Shark tools at Nordstrom include a generous return policy and access to steep discounts during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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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,
23 Feb. 2025
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But with ample salary-cap space, three draft picks in the top 50 and Johnson at his side, GM Ryan Poles should still be popular at the combine.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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And, who knows, one of those bricks might lay the foundation for more charitable actions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Dolly Parton has called on Indiana Governor Mike Braun to reconsider his decision to cut funding for her charitable Imagination Library initiative.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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