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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
People resolutely do not believe it, and Tallahassee’s annual pre-session cash bonanza illustrates why.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Welcome to our second annual Every Team Gets A Trophy From The Rankings Boys bonanza!
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As a result, the current crisis isn't just a cash bonanza for the oil industry.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bonanza for what has tragically become the city’s largest slumlord.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Welcome to our second annual Every Team Gets A Trophy From The Rankings Boys bonanza!
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As a result, the current crisis isn't just a cash bonanza for the oil industry.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bonanza for what has tragically become the city’s largest slumlord.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonanza
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The listing is also a boon for the Hong Kong stock market, which has seen raises totalling $31 billion so far this year, up 73% compared to 2025, Bloomberg reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani, who’s been an outspoken fan of the British club Arsenal, has repeatedly talked about the potential tourism boon the World Cup could mean for the city.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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More sanctions on Russia The EU has also been trying since February to push through a new raft of sanctions against Russia to undermine its war effort, but Hungary and Slovakia were also blocking those measures over the oil feud.—
Karel Janicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those concerns were among a raft of complaints aired by Grayner in the claim.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Any niche status went out the window years ago, as slews of more casual runners opt into the marathon experience.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democrats in both chambers have introduced a slew of war powers resolutions in recent weeks.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sextuplets and their mother are all doing well, making the lamb windfall even more remarkable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For those who got in early, the brief Town Star frenzy was a massive and somewhat shocking windfall.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the drone was hit by another drone, the soldiers walked over to retrieve both drones and added them to the pile of drones damaged in earlier training sessions.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Or a big pile of unclaimed brassieres?—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bonanza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonanza. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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