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
By Judy Berman September 5, 2024 12:40 PM EDT
What more could possibly be left to say about TV’s post-Big Little Lies profusion of glossy domestic thrillers?
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Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
The results covered Earth’s temperature over the past 485 million years, the majority of the Phanerozoic, covering a span of time that saw the early profusion of animal life in the seas, the emergence of plants onto land and several mass extinctions.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Eventually, Sathyanarayana thinks, companies will catch on, and cheaper plastic-free options will come to market—but that’s a slow process, and few materials stand any chance against the basement-floor pricing of plastic polymers, driven by the profusion of cheap oil and gas used to make it.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
Guests were greeted with glasses of bubbly in the French Drawing Room, elegantly adorned with a profusion of white roses and delphiniums.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
The results covered Earth’s temperature over the past 485 million years, the majority of the Phanerozoic, covering a span of time that saw the early profusion of animal life in the seas, the emergence of plants onto land and several mass extinctions.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
Eventually, Sathyanarayana thinks, companies will catch on, and cheaper plastic-free options will come to market—but that’s a slow process, and few materials stand any chance against the basement-floor pricing of plastic polymers, driven by the profusion of cheap oil and gas used to make it.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
Guests were greeted with glasses of bubbly in the French Drawing Room, elegantly adorned with a profusion of white roses and delphiniums.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
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How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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This warm hoodie is ideal for a ton of winter activities.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Astros lost a ton of games on purpose, and cashed in the resulting high draft picks into a powerful nucleus that drove their run of success.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, that would mean Champagne, the world’s sparkling wine par excellence, synonymous with celebration, luxury, extravagance, etc. Champagne, both the wine and the region, has had few rivals in style and grandeur for generations.Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Try to keep gatherings intimate and centered on connection rather than extravagance.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Almost two dozen digital health companies went public through an initial public offering or special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that year, up from the previous record of eight in 2020.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Plane and helicopter pilots reported dozens of incidents of lasers being pointed at them over New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in early December.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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During his tenure, the agency passed a slew of new consumer protections and generally took a more active posture in regulating and penalizing the industries under its umbrella.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 94-year-old legendary investor made a slew of head-turning moves during the year.Yun Li, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tarpon Springs Originally named for the abundance of fish in its waters, Tarpon Springs on Florida’s gulf coast is a small, quirky coastal city about 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is when Jupiter—planet of growth and abundance—will enter Cancer, your 10th house of public image and reputation.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Joe Williams brings a wealth of experience to Alpha Prime Racing, having served in various esteemed roles throughout his NASCAR career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jim Walton Source of wealth: Walmart Net worth: $111.3 bil (+$44.5 bil) 9.Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Other photos included the bunch walking arm-in-arm through Disneyland, posing in front of a Star Wars display and wearing matching orange shades.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was arraigned on charges of loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass, evading arrest on furry feet, scatting rubbing and a bunch of summaries for smelling bad.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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