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
See All Example Sentences for profusion
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
See All Example Sentences for profusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
Noun
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Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, most new parents don’t have a ton of time to devote to practices like meditation or journaling.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus has gone from a popular television series to a phenomenon with fans seeking to live the extravagance seen on the show.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a city where a growing economic divide sometimes shows up most prominently in classrooms, this kind of extravagance is out of reach for most students.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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More than a dozen high-quality studies have since found no evidence of a link between childhood vaccines and autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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With an enrollment of over 45,000 students, FSU offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across more than a dozen colleges.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Things came to a head inside the operation last week, in the run up to a slew of release date changes, four sources with knowledge of the matter told Variety.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
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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There is also an abundance of in-person events, both regionally and nationally.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Psychologists have long studied the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The roster is filled with veteran and versatile players, especially on offense, and a wealth of young talent on defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms.—
Andrew Collis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And on the outside of each thigh, deep pockets are big enough to hold a bunch of gels.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Giants have done extensive work on a bunch of quarterbacks, as they are set to host Sanders, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Louisville’s Tyler Shough for private workouts, per FOX Sports.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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