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
Other surgeries have been postponed or canceled because of lack of profusion team staffers, who operate the heart-lung machine while a patient is under anesthesia, the Palmetto General doctor said.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Within a month, Turning Point would receive a profusion of six-figure donations from Dunn and others.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, a profusion of signings led to difficult conversations for Emery and support staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite Katrina Lindsay’s profusion of colorful ’70s and ’80s costumes, the dominant vibe is still Apple Store blankness, the predictable canvas for the digital-imagery-happy modern director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Within a month, Turning Point would receive a profusion of six-figure donations from Dunn and others.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, a profusion of signings led to difficult conversations for Emery and support staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Despite Katrina Lindsay’s profusion of colorful ’70s and ’80s costumes, the dominant vibe is still Apple Store blankness, the predictable canvas for the digital-imagery-happy modern director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those thick sweaters and ski jackets will flatten right out giving you tons of extra space.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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The end result, first seen on Saturday afternoon, had tons of fellow Little Monsters quick to react in the comments, praising the impressive level of talent in the fanbase.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2025
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An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024
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Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Coolidge has also made dozens of appearances on TV and streaming, including starring turns in the Friends spinoff sitcom Joey, as well as Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s mystery thriller miniseries The Watcher.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The latest shakeup comes amid a slew of management changes at the luxury giant, which saw Guiony become president of the wines and spirits division.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Local dignitaries had much to celebrate during a Thursday gathering at Sutter Health Park, from the Athletics’ impending, three-year stint in West Sacramento to a slew of upgrades at the stadium.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Why the Chomps Beef Sticks Recall Was Issued This recall was initiated voluntarily by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, the manufacturer of Chomps beef sticks out of an abundance of caution after recieving two consumer complaints reporting pieces of metal in the product.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s no single path rich people follow to obtain their wealth.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Working with a wealth advisor, estate attorney and accountant can provide structure and clarity.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ambient cabin lighting, an eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate, a sunroof, remote start, and a bunch of other niceties are the justifications for the higher price tag of the hybrid model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2025
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But judging episodic memory capabilities is more difficult when there’s a pretty obvious communication barrier between adults and a bunch of babies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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