bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə 
1
mining
: an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)
2
a
: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding
a box-office bonanza
b
: a very large amount
a bonanza of sympathy
c
: extravaganza
… commercial channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas …—
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Average Americans may not be seeing benefits of the AI bonanza.
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Night of Too Many Stars epic comic bonanza fundraiser benefitting autism programs nationwide, including Autism Speaks.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald market strategist Eric Johnston remains tactically bullish but is citing some festering concerns around earnings quality and the sustainability of the AI bonanza.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Its observations delivered the biggest bonanza of new data in a generation.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Night of Too Many Stars epic comic bonanza fundraiser benefitting autism programs nationwide, including Autism Speaks.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald market strategist Eric Johnston remains tactically bullish but is citing some festering concerns around earnings quality and the sustainability of the AI bonanza.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Its observations delivered the biggest bonanza of new data in a generation.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
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bonanza
noun
bo·nan·za
bə-ˈnan-zə
1
: a large and rich mineral deposit
2
: something that brings a rich return
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