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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 Cannes Film Festival will reveal its 2025 lineup on Thursday morning European time and expectations are high for a typically bountiful lineup of starry fare and arthouse treats.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Cabot’s sophisticated approach to golf resort development extends to real estate, luxury accommodation, extensive food & beverage offerings, and a Sporting Club, immediately vaulting Citrus Farms into consideration as a national destination in the most bountiful golf state in the country.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The wind farm and power line could help wean California off fossil fuels, supplying bountiful clean energy during the evening and nighttime hours, when solar panels stop generating and batteries aren’t always sufficient.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Downhill Summer Turns The Petoskey Area’s ski resorts offer a bountiful mix of mild (paved) to wild (chairlift-access downhill) trails, notably at Boyne Mountain’s 32 miles of trails and the 22 miles at The Highlands Bike Park.
—Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Cabot’s sophisticated approach to golf resort development extends to real estate, luxury accommodation, extensive food & beverage offerings, and a Sporting Club, immediately vaulting Citrus Farms into consideration as a national destination in the most bountiful golf state in the country.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The wind farm and power line could help wean California off fossil fuels, supplying bountiful clean energy during the evening and nighttime hours, when solar panels stop generating and batteries aren’t always sufficient.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Downhill Summer Turns The Petoskey Area’s ski resorts offer a bountiful mix of mild (paved) to wild (chairlift-access downhill) trails, notably at Boyne Mountain’s 32 miles of trails and the 22 miles at The Highlands Bike Park.
—Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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The Malibu rum drinks were plentiful, the piles of pink sand underneath the beach chairs were pristine, and coolers full of sunscreen were stocked and bountiful.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Bobcats are secretive, rarely seen predators that most often live in the foothills, canyons, mesa and plateaus where brush and woodland are plentiful, according to CPW.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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This includes reviewing charitable structures and preparing for legislative shifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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After repeatedly refusing to pay the city, I was presented with an opportunity to make a charitable donation in exchange for the case being dismissed.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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