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
Just below the altar, the cinerary casket was banked by a glorious profusion of sweet peas, Reinaldo’s favorite flowers.
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Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
However, Rosenbaum argues, a profusion of biographies and publications focused on Bloomsbury since the 1960s is proof of ongoing curiosity about the phenomenon and the people involved in it.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
The whole resort felt like an exercise in suspension of disbelief—a rarefied world of oversize opulence and cosmopolitan profusion set against a backdrop of raw nature and majestic isolation.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
The profusion of colors each filling a small square creates a profusion of color as unique to Gaines’ oeuvre as a Seurat pointillist masterpiece.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
However, Rosenbaum argues, a profusion of biographies and publications focused on Bloomsbury since the 1960s is proof of ongoing curiosity about the phenomenon and the people involved in it.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
The whole resort felt like an exercise in suspension of disbelief—a rarefied world of oversize opulence and cosmopolitan profusion set against a backdrop of raw nature and majestic isolation.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
The profusion of colors each filling a small square creates a profusion of color as unique to Gaines’ oeuvre as a Seurat pointillist masterpiece.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Jerome Powell defended the Federal Reserve’s D.C. headquarters renovations in a detailed response to White House budget director Russ Vought, rejecting claims of extravagance and reaffirming that all work follows historic preservation and accessibility standards.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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Yet now White House officials and other critics of the project are pointing to the marble as a sign of extravagance.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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As of the 2020 parole hearing, Drummond had more than two dozen disciplinary issues in prison, including possession of a deadly weapon, assault, refusing a drug test and gang activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, her throat had been slit and more than two dozen defensive wounds were found on her body.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has promised that his tax hikes on the nearly $3 trillion in goods imported to the United States will usher in newfound wealth, launch a cavalcade of new factory jobs, reduce the budget deficits and, simply, get other countries to treat America with more respect.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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That's because sanctioning just one wealth manager effectively takes out several oligarchs at once, per the authors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Devin Williams, who shouldn’t look back because a whole bunch of guys might be gaining on him.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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From the first day of the month to the last, a bunch of titles are making way for the exit.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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