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as in benefit
something that brings a large gain or profit
The popular video game became an unexpected bonanza for the independent developers behind it.
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as in loads
a huge amount
The mailbox was stuffed with a bonanza of credit card offers.
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Recent Examples of bonanza
But experts say the dip could be because the bonanza of deals was extended to four days this year, meaning consumers are less rushed to make purchases.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Amazon and Walmart’s annual discount bonanzas start today, but the retail giants are battling the White House as much as each other.
—semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Maybe don’t bother with South by Southwest. Pre-COVID, the annual music, technology, film and culture conference was an entertainment bonanza.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Come for the special-effects bonanza, stay for a most epic thumbs-up.
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—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Amazon and Walmart’s annual discount bonanzas start today, but the retail giants are battling the White House as much as each other.
—semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Maybe don’t bother with South by Southwest. Pre-COVID, the annual music, technology, film and culture conference was an entertainment bonanza.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Come for the special-effects bonanza, stay for a most epic thumbs-up.
19.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S. Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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One day floating in a small raft in the Pacific turned into six weeks, with little food, less water and even less hope of being found.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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For the past four days, Jonathan McComb has climbed into inflatable Zodiac rafts or hiked along the flood-scarred banks of the Guadalupe River, poking through brambles and uprooted trees, looking for victims.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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That will produce a huge windfall in profits that will be plowed back to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and bigger buybacks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Republicans are also vowing to go on the offensive, highlighting the tax cuts as a windfall for workers and the immigration crackdown as a boon for public safety.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Beer’s myriad of flavors, mouthfeel, and aromas can add heft but also a delicate nature to all manner of drinks.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The final shot is a close-up of Iris, who is processing a myriad of emotions before settling on a smile.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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