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
Of the many species, Coreopsis grandiflora is a yellow-orange perennial that grows with weedlike profusion in every type of soil.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The trust gap has a lengthy history and a profusion of roots.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Oct. 2025
For readers, much of the aesthetic experience of engaging with either artist involves simply attending to this profusion of details, the infinitely diverse offspring of technical excellence and an inexhaustible imagination.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Below are bachelor buttons growing in profusion.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profusion
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As more loads were seized through the summer and fall of 2024, Wedding began to rely increasingly on one of Toronto’s most colorful criminal defense attorneys, Deepak Paradkar, for information, according to the indictment.—
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In some of the tunnels that cut through the mountains, there were only a couple of inches to spare on either side of the loads.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
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The hair and makeup come together to beautifully complement her stunning Valentino gown—a silver-blue halter dress complete with tons of sequins and beading.—
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However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today.—
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Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.—
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Glendale police officers arrested two women accused of using counterfeit money at a dozen In-N-Out locations throughout Southern California.—
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Andrej Stojakovic had 12 points and eight rebounds, Jake Davis scored a dozen points and David Mirkovich grabbed eight rebounds for the Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten), who won their fourth in a row.—
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But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.—
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In addition to curating several promotions, Christy has also signed a slew of boxers over the years and has taken them across the country to compete in various events.—
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
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The district said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.—
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Making use of multiple methods, Nailiang pointed out that LUWA is expected to resolve the abundance and origin of lunar water ice.—
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“Profusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profusion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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