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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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Technology is high-end and even cutting edge, comforts are plentiful, and road noise is almost non-existent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
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But while the options are plentiful, not all of them perform equally well.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 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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When a wage proposal this significant is combined with zero-premium healthcare and generous retirement contributions, there is no question who is responsible for this ongoing strike: Teamsters Local 25 and its president Tom Mari.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Tropical moisture will surge in from the south, providing ample moisture for persistent downpours to set up from portions of Tennessee into southern New England, according to Danco.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 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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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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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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