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as in benefit
something that brings a large gain or profit
The popular video game became an unexpected bonanza for the independent developers behind it.
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as in loads
a huge amount
The mailbox was stuffed with a bonanza of credit card offers.
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Recent Examples of bonanza
At the same time, immigrants have become increasingly anxious about speedy mass deportations, creating a bonanza for those looking to cash in.
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Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet the clothes-buying bonanza wasn’t equal across the board.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What followed was an upfront pitch smaller in scope than the big bonanzas that other companies will hold next month, but still familiar.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest energy traders are reaping a fresh profit bonanza as the war in Iran causes unprecedented disruption to oil markets.
—Archie Hunter, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
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Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet the clothes-buying bonanza wasn’t equal across the board.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What followed was an upfront pitch smaller in scope than the big bonanzas that other companies will hold next month, but still familiar.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest energy traders are reaping a fresh profit bonanza as the war in Iran causes unprecedented disruption to oil markets.
—Archie Hunter, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
Noun
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Every warm-weather vacation benefits from a featherweight layer that can fit in your purse or personal item, and this cozy V-neck sweater is my pick for the season.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The arrangement offers benefits on both sides.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The war has been a boon for sales of renewable-power equipment, as energy-importing countries race to untangle themselves from volatile fossil supply chains.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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That would’ve been a massive boon to OpenAI’s competitors, including Musk’s own xAI.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The final raft scene matters because of that friendship.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The new Android firmware delivers a raft of security updates, and owners of Samsung flagships will not want to see more delays.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Start by listing your gross monthly income, including your salary, bonuses and any side income.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The mini mart received a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Young vandals have been suspected in a slew of subway thefts in recent months.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Neighbors shared a slew of security camera footage from various incidents, showing masked suspects approaching their homes and stealing packages, taking things from truck beds and breaking into mailboxes.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Practically all the $100-billion windfall would flow solely into healthcare while causing fed-up super wealthy to flee the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Short-sighted selloffs mandated by Washington for short-term windfalls undermine those efforts.—
John Hickenlooper,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Cut it up into its individual paragraphs and then put these pieces of paper in a pile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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