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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
The region is also known for its plethora of wineries, many of which specialize in Riesling.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Signature Programs The property has a plethora of retreats and programs focusing on many different aspects including mental clarity, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Sure, Southern California has a plethora of beautiful, modern-style houses dotting the exquisite greenery that makes up a lot of Beverly Hills, but a house that just landed on the real estate market has both: beauty and brains.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Atlanta has a plethora of pitching prospects, but not enough big league talent.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Signature Programs The property has a plethora of retreats and programs focusing on many different aspects including mental clarity, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Sure, Southern California has a plethora of beautiful, modern-style houses dotting the exquisite greenery that makes up a lot of Beverly Hills, but a house that just landed on the real estate market has both: beauty and brains.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Atlanta has a plethora of pitching prospects, but not enough big league talent.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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On Robust Earnings Reports—As Microsoft Reclaims Crown As World’s Largest Company Having no plan for what to do with a surplus of chicken feet, yes chicken feet, is a sad state of affairs after turning your back on more than 1.4 billion Chinese consumers.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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While the city currently has an approximate $3.6 million surplus in the latest budget, city officials expressed reluctance to drop the revenue stream.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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But try to focus on the practical aspects that can bring this abundance to life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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With the world displaying an abundance of caution, the sport stood still for clubs and countries alike.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to go with your shades: larger-than-life, rock star excess—in which case L.A.-based Jacques Marie Mage are your choice, my favourites are the Admiral, far right ($1,075)—or subtle, sleek frames which perform their function quietly—for these, N.Y.C.’s Moscot are the answer.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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His platform of law and order, free markets, tighter control of immigration, and pushing back on the left’s social excesses was the exact medicine that Canada needed.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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