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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
Each day starts in style with a bountiful breakfast at The Verandah, including tropical juices and smoothies from Westin Fresh by The Juicery – an exclusive partnership with The Juicery, which operates cafés in London and Toronto.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
Boasting one of the country’s most vibrant Main Streets, with more than 60 shops, plus a dozen art galleries and bountiful dining options, Berlin’s residents and visitors never tire of things to do.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
They are known for their bountiful and unique menu items.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
The elderly were outliving the young—surely there were bountiful steady positions in this sector.
—Nora Lange, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
Boasting one of the country’s most vibrant Main Streets, with more than 60 shops, plus a dozen art galleries and bountiful dining options, Berlin’s residents and visitors never tire of things to do.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
They are known for their bountiful and unique menu items.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
The elderly were outliving the young—surely there were bountiful steady positions in this sector.
—Nora Lange, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Florida health officials announced on July 11 that four people had died and at least seven others were made sick due to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that seems to be plentiful in Florida's warm climate.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Giddy gratification and gory glimpses of the ocean predators are plentiful this year, as is some frightening and fascinating footage of the summer season’s seminal scallywag.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Cedar ceilings top off just about every room, and a cedar roof deck offers ample outdoor space atop the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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With an appreciation that there still are ample challenges ahead, even if the Celtics, Pacers and Bucks might not match their recent best.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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