How to Use ample in a Sentence
ample
adjective- The light in the room is more than ample.
- They had ample money for the trip.
- There was room for an ample garden.
- There is ample parking at the stadium.
- You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
- The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
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Be sure those pie slices are ample!
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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And there’s ample stuff to sift through.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Both give ample room for my hands to stretch out and type.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
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There seemed ample room and time (for the agent) to move away.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Allow the coals to get ample amounts on all sides of the rock.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
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There is ample parking at the venue.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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The pace was theirs, with ample time to then set their defense.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2022
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There were ample scoring chances as well.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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There wasn't an ample amount of respect.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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This gives you ample time to see if the mattress is the right fit for you.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Three tall windows on each side let in ample light from the north and south.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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The needs are varied and ample.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Plus, ample bandages and gauze, of course.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Plan to use this in a space with ample countertop space.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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The book opens its aperture to the amplest of wide angles, too.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
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All seemed in order, with ample time left to complete the move.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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And there’s ample deck and balcony space for taking in the fresh air.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
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The large field offers an ample buffet from which to choose.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Or use a grow light if your home doesn’t have ample natural light.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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With its dozens of screens and ample space, parties are welcome.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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In its search for ample sunlight, the species tightly snakes up trees.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to allow ample space in the firepit area to avoid tripping over chairs.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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