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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
An understanding of the all-encompassing law of Spirit, operating in our lives now, brings salvation, bountiful joy, and a deeper understanding of our wholeness as sons and daughters of God.
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Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Hold the pasta—this super-fresh summer lasagna is a great way to use up a bountiful crop of squash.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Companies have long sought out Nevada for new or expanded mines, these days driven by bountiful supplies of lithium, a key component in batteries used to help run AI models, Schmidt said.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Rivera enjoys the freedom his makeup chart allows, exploring the beautiful possibilities that come with a bright blush palette and bountiful amounts of glitter.
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Gianluca Russo,
Allure,
5 June 2026
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Alistair Budd,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Hold the pasta—this super-fresh summer lasagna is a great way to use up a bountiful crop of squash.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Companies have long sought out Nevada for new or expanded mines, these days driven by bountiful supplies of lithium, a key component in batteries used to help run AI models, Schmidt said.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Rivera enjoys the freedom his makeup chart allows, exploring the beautiful possibilities that come with a bright blush palette and bountiful amounts of glitter.
—
Gianluca Russo,
Allure,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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For each of the World Cup’s 104 games, promotions are plentiful up and down the Strip.
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In the weeks that followed, ChatGPT seemingly failed to pick up on plentiful signs of Lines’ deterioration.
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Shop The Sample offers generous discounts on high-end clothing.
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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Returns here will be substantial (and predictable), your principal will be protected and the account will be insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection for your money.
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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.
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Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid.
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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