as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
we received profuse thanks for our efforts a profuse rush of water from the collapsing dike
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Recent Examples of profuse
Spatter cones, which are volcanic mounds built up on top of a vent or fissure emitting profuse amounts of lava, were confirmed to be vulnerable to collapse, suggesting they could be targeted in the future.
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Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Inconveniently, though, profuse eruptions of lava began to flood the basin beginning roughly 3.6 billion years ago, forming a wide volcanic sea—also known as Mare Crisium, or the Sea of Crises—that covered up much of the original impact melt.
—Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
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Robin George Andrews, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
Material transformation is fundamental to ceramics, but what Yasunaga does with clay, glaze, ash and glass is radically inventive as well as profuse in metaphorical resonance.
—Leah Ollman, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
Common symptoms include unexplained rapid weight loss, profuse coughing, night sweats and fever.
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2020
Inconveniently, though, profuse eruptions of lava began to flood the basin beginning roughly 3.6 billion years ago, forming a wide volcanic sea—also known as Mare Crisium, or the Sea of Crises—that covered up much of the original impact melt.
—Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profuse
Adjective
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At this point, the major labels are practically giving away disks, throwing them into large boxes, sometimes with lavish notes and photos, sometimes with contemptuous bareness.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez wed in a lavish ceremony that took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, on June 27.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Whittle’s actions were tragic and indefensible, and her copious tears inside the courtroom appeared insincere in hindsight.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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For sure, the crowd milling around L.A. Live and the Convention Center plaza on Thursday wore their passion for shows, characters and franchises on their sleeves — and everywhere else, including copious tattoos.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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One way, related to my own mining venture, is through olivine, a naturally abundant magnesium silicate with extraordinary potential.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In point of fact, in parks and gardens abundant in plants and flowers, the grass is nothing more than a backdrop.—
Fabio Morábito,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Whether your hair is naturally dry or parched from excessive color treatments and heat styling, brittle strands are a stubborn bummer.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Early signs include excessive panting, drooling, lethargy and weakness.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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,
14 July 2025
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