bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə 
1
mining
: an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)
2
a
: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding
a box-office bonanza
b
: a very large amount
a bonanza of sympathy
c
: extravaganza
channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas—
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The ticket revenue increase and sponsorship bonanza from the Ohtani signing ahead of last season has all aspects of their business firing.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
This change in ownership allowed industry to license these technologies from the universities and to commercialize the research, creating dramatic improvements in all areas of the American society and an economic bonanza for the U.S. economy.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
The tournament, hosted and part-funded by Saudi Arabia, was held for the first time in 2024 and brought together professional gamers, publishers and fans from across the world for an eight-week competitive gaming bonanza.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar was expected to kick off a bonanza of investment deals for U.S. tech businesses.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
This change in ownership allowed industry to license these technologies from the universities and to commercialize the research, creating dramatic improvements in all areas of the American society and an economic bonanza for the U.S. economy.
—Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
The tournament, hosted and part-funded by Saudi Arabia, was held for the first time in 2024 and brought together professional gamers, publishers and fans from across the world for an eight-week competitive gaming bonanza.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar was expected to kick off a bonanza of investment deals for U.S. tech businesses.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə
1
: a large and rich mineral deposit
2
: something that brings a rich return
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