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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
In addition to all the awards the film has won in the past year and its record-breaking viewership, KPop Demon Hunters has spawned the production of a plethora of movie merchandise, including a wide variety of toys and games.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The couple naturally welcomed a plethora of their famous friends to a June 5 welcome party before the main event, with the guest list including Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Joe Alwyn, Mark Ronson, Donatella Versace and Tame Impala singer Kevin Parker, according to Vogue.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The performance was one of a plethora of sublimities in a concert (her first in six years) that could best be described as, well, cinematic.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The couple naturally welcomed a plethora of their famous friends to a June 5 welcome party before the main event, with the guest list including Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Joe Alwyn, Mark Ronson, Donatella Versace and Tame Impala singer Kevin Parker, according to Vogue.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The performance was one of a plethora of sublimities in a concert (her first in six years) that could best be described as, well, cinematic.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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Top competitor Alibaba is also banking on an abundance of autonomous technology throughout its supply chain over the next few years.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
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His core argument is that abundance carries hidden costs the effort of evaluating options, the fear of picking wrong and the nagging sense that some other choice might have been better.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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In 2022, California recorded a nearly $100 billion surplus, saved just $10 billion in its rainy day fund and then spent the rest.—
Mike Gatto,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Those include requiring property owners to file a claim with the government for any surplus proceeds from the tax sale.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Personal financial advisers These professionals help clients build and manage wealth and plan for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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You might not have been affected by this round of layoffs, but the harms of extreme wealth concentration are coming for all of us.—
Alex Lee,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Stylish excesses are dialed back as cleaner camerawork, steadier editing and Farrell’s tender narration let the character breathe, blending sci-fi curiosity with classic detective-story stakes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And some creators, like Yeezy, see their right to print guns as an essential bulwark against the darkest excesses of America’s current government.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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