as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a copious rush of words just poured out of the two friends who hadn't seen each other in years
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Recent Examples of copious
Mining companies extract lithium fluid from the lagoons and concentrate the mineral with evaporation methods — which use copious freshwater drawn from nearby aquifers.
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Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
That core design is useful when the prompt text closely matches the kinds of things already found in a model's copious training data.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
After a year of deliberations, copious site visits and scores of plane rides, the board of the Sundance Institute has chosen Boulder, Colo., to host its film festival beginning January 2027.
—Nicole Sperling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There, spectators competed to outdo one another with outrageous costumes and copious amounts of booze.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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Nidhi Sharma, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
That core design is useful when the prompt text closely matches the kinds of things already found in a model's copious training data.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
After a year of deliberations, copious site visits and scores of plane rides, the board of the Sundance Institute has chosen Boulder, Colo., to host its film festival beginning January 2027.
—Nicole Sperling, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There, spectators competed to outdo one another with outrageous costumes and copious amounts of booze.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
Adjective
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For all his Trump flattery and lavish gift-giving, Abe never scored Japan a pass in Trump 1.0 tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending seamlessly into a sunlit family and sitting room — perfect for everything from lingering over Sunday brunch to lavish summer entertaining.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Delta 9 Delta 9 is the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 1,450-square-foot living space offers an open-concept design with fresh interior and exterior paint, abundant natural light, tree-top views, and multiple outdoor venues.—
Monica Lander,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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And there’s ample deck and balcony space for taking in the fresh air.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Color combinations of Masters green — also known as Pantone 342 — and Butter Yellow, the season’s hottest spring shade, have been plentiful.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Apple has long made iPhones in China through contract manufacturer Foxconn due to the country’s cheap, plentiful, and technically skilled labor.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2024
Adjective
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The bountiful blooms come in every color and last all summer long until the first frost.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Members focus on soil health and crop and pasture management practices that promote both bountiful harvests and healthy ecosystems.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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This serenity is a long way from the 52-year-old’s musical beginnings with the riotous German hip-hop crew Fischmob in the ’90s.—
Laura Snapes,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there is something about the pasta bag that particularly lends itself to a riotous night out.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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