1
as in loads
a considerable amount
apples grow in profusion in this valley
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2
as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
in giving gifts to his girlfriend, he was generous to the point of profusion
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Recent Examples of profusion
The pieces arrived in profusion: Mollie Panter-Downes on the Blitz.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.
—Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adding salt to the wound, the profusion of grasses also creates a significant fuel source, shortening the gaps between fires.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.
—Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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For many Black people, having a tailor is not an extravagance, but a necessity.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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For years, city officials have treated lawns as a wasteful extravagance.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
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The annual festival had been slated to last four straight days with sets from Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier and dozens more.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Bugaboo North America is voluntarily recalling the Giraffe high chair in conjunction with the CPSC after more than a dozen reports of minor injuries.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Despite winning a slew of competitions — including the European Title at age 13 and the World Championship at 15 — the only person Daley looked forward to seeing in the stands was his father.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Relationships take center stage as Venus in Taurus brings abundance and stability to your seventh house of agreements, commitments and significant others.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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If Triplets doesn't come together, there are still an abundance of other Arnold classics that could hypothetically bring the star's son in for a legacy sequel.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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But his attempt to sell the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich since chattel slavery was upended by Musk himself, who publicly attacked Trump's embrace of exorbitant deficit spending.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Sometimes the inheritor is ill-equipped to handle the wealth or asset.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Breaking up a bunch of bananas can reduce the concentration of ethylene gas.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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The best idea for Harrison might be to keep the velocity up, and try to develop a bunch of okay secondary pitches.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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