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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But he’s turned it into an arena-ready bonanza by supplementing his longtime five-piece band with four musicians, including Probyn Gregory, a multi-instrumentalist who spent about 25 years in Brian Wilson’s backing band.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
Or will a bonanza of untaxed tips give them greater confidence to put unruly customers in their place?
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The secret ingredient for this periodic bonanza: Texas youth, who wind up in the show's spotlight as often as the celebrity honorees past and present.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Mets’ decision in December to lure Soto from the Yankees with a 15-year bonanza will reverberate in the city for years.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
Or will a bonanza of untaxed tips give them greater confidence to put unruly customers in their place?
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The secret ingredient for this periodic bonanza: Texas youth, who wind up in the show's spotlight as often as the celebrity honorees past and present.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Mets’ decision in December to lure Soto from the Yankees with a 15-year bonanza will reverberate in the city for years.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 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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