as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Recent Examples of aplenty
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, needless to say, daddy issues aplenty here — with Daddy himself out of the fray, retired to a grandly crumbling rural estate, grieving the deaths of his young daughter and devoted brother, and very gradually writing his memoirs.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Rihanna’s yacht trip called for statement accessories aplenty.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, needless to say, daddy issues aplenty here — with Daddy himself out of the fray, retired to a grandly crumbling rural estate, grieving the deaths of his young daughter and devoted brother, and very gradually writing his memoirs.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Rihanna’s yacht trip called for statement accessories aplenty.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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The service Casually dressed in khaki and terracotta linen and Vans sneakers, the young staff are plentiful but not always on point.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Etebari, who spoke Friday night at a Valparaiso International Center event, noted that Iran has the world’s second-largest copper mine as well as plentiful gas, oil and coal.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Almost one year ago, the Saudis stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production that had been halted since 2023, ignoring widespread warnings that global oil markets were already plentifully supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many of the best songs on Prizefighter get a hand from other artists, which are sprinkled plentifully throughout the album.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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Arney believes affordable, fresh foods should be abundantly available in neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee County.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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One thing that’s abundantly clear is indie artists and working musicians make the easiest targets.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Center for Biological Diversity sued Secretary Burgum on March 18, attempting to block the committee meeting, saying the government missed legal requirements, including filing deadlines, providing ample public notice, and having an administrative law judge preside.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their ample traction provides security on slippery docks (or sidewalks) and the squishy yoga mat-like insole molds to your natural arch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, generous child-care support should be provided to low-income families to pay providers of their choice.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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