as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a copious rush of words just poured out of the two friends who hadn't seen each other in years
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Recent Examples of copious
Did drinking copious quantities of beer ever get better press?
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
That means for now, SpaceX could pay for copious capex sans too much dilution.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The rooms Lined up along a boardwalk, the standalone rooms comprise copious indoor and outdoor space.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
That means for now, SpaceX could pay for copious capex sans too much dilution.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The rooms Lined up along a boardwalk, the standalone rooms comprise copious indoor and outdoor space.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni after revelations of luxury travel, new properties and lavish spending that exceed his modest official salary.
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Other items in the store run from the inexpensive — like $5 collectible stickers and magnets — to the more lavish, such as official FIFA soccer balls for $200 and miniature replicas of the World Cup trophy for $250.
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Cheap, abundant labor is exactly the condition under which a company most needs a grown-up in the room to decide what all that fast output should add up to.
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English colonists from Barbados and Bermuda settled in the region during that time, bringing with them enslaved Africans with their own abundant culinary heritage.
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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Returns here will be substantial (and predictable), your principal will be protected and the account will be insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection for your money.
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Anyone with even a passing interest in Earth’s beauty might feel jealous of Lewis’s sojourn with plentiful tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, and birds, and possibly even more jealous of Darwin’s trip.
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The perks of staying the night in a National Park campground are plentiful.
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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Definitely don’t be overly profuse or attempt to be complicated in whatever your request is.
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.
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Hold the pasta—this super-fresh summer lasagna is a great way to use up a bountiful crop of squash.
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Companies have long sought out Nevada for new or expanded mines, these days driven by bountiful supplies of lithium, a key component in batteries used to help run AI models, Schmidt said.
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The Musical’ Baz Luhrmann’s 2011 movie musical is lush and riotous.
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Although every room’s layout and decoration is slightly different, the overriding effect is riotous pattern (wallpaper and fabrics match), sumptuous layering (throws and cushions galore), elegant mirrors and original art.
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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