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
The line of questioning, which looped in the purchase of flights, drugs and copious amounts of baby oil, was aimed at showing that Combs' behavior amounted to criminal conspiracy.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Large language models also train on copious materials in the public domain—but much of what is most useful to these models, particularly as users seek real-time information from chatbots, is news that exists behind a paywall.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Law enforcement witnesses have testified about copious quantities of baby oil, Astroglide and drugs recovered from Combs’ lavish properties and hotel rooms, in addition to defaced semiautomatic weapons and ammunition.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The Angels have needed help on the infield amid copious struggles for Luis Rengifo, who has gone 74 consecutive plate appearances without an extra-base hit.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Large language models also train on copious materials in the public domain—but much of what is most useful to these models, particularly as users seek real-time information from chatbots, is news that exists behind a paywall.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Law enforcement witnesses have testified about copious quantities of baby oil, Astroglide and drugs recovered from Combs’ lavish properties and hotel rooms, in addition to defaced semiautomatic weapons and ammunition.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
The Angels have needed help on the infield amid copious struggles for Luis Rengifo, who has gone 74 consecutive plate appearances without an extra-base hit.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copious
Adjective
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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However, that style, former college coach and NBA coach Lon Kruger said, is harder to employ in the pros, where players are grown men with lavish salaries and stars often possess more power than the coach.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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There's an abundant history here that even some long-time Nashvillians may not know about.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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Where the Earth has a dense atmosphere, abundant water and life, Mars is a desiccated, lifeless world where even the prospects of finding fossil bacteria are a long shot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Made with super-soft suede uppers and decorative buckle straps, these slip-on shoes boast a more moccasin-like fit without sacrificing the moldable cork insoles and ample foot support.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Despite the card’s massive print run and plentiful graded copies, PSA 10s currently command prices around $3,000, which marks a nearly 57 percent price increase over the last two years.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Whether your hair is naturally dry or parched from excessive color treatments and heat styling, brittle strands are a stubborn bummer.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2024
Adjective
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Boasting one of the country’s most vibrant Main Streets, with more than 60 shops, plus a dozen art galleries and bountiful dining options, Berlin’s residents and visitors never tire of things to do.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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They are known for their bountiful and unique menu items.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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If a single song can't propel the right emotional forward motion, maybe a dozen will do so, in the form of a riotous medley.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Next to them were dozens of baskets of impatiens (shade-loving annuals) in riotous colors.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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“Copious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copious. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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