1
as in loads
a considerable amount
an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins
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2
as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
we have an abundance of food, so eat as much as you want
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Recent Examples of abundance
With Venus also in Libra, you’re being guided to reconnect with the pleasure of abundance — not hustle for it.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The connection appeared to be partly explained by higher levels of a gut bacterium called Eggerthella, a bacterium previously linked to inflammation and found in greater abundance among people with depression.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The Windy City secured a spot on the list due to its abundance of green spaces, with a healthy 180 square meters per person.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the home stuns with an abundance of natural light streaming from the many windows wrapping the main level.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The connection appeared to be partly explained by higher levels of a gut bacterium called Eggerthella, a bacterium previously linked to inflammation and found in greater abundance among people with depression.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The Windy City secured a spot on the list due to its abundance of green spaces, with a healthy 180 square meters per person.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the home stuns with an abundance of natural light streaming from the many windows wrapping the main level.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundance
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The extra-large dryer fits large loads and can handle multiple blankets.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The fourth-generation model (and third Spyder overall) is a true speed machine, combining more aggressive styling with loads of power.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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During an appearance on Simon Sinek’s podcast, A Bit of Optimism, Galloway shared his philosophy on money and happiness, arguing accumulating wealth beyond a certain threshold brings no additional fulfillment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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People had been living in the houses before they were moved, people who had to be relocated and then lost the generational wealth that was in the properties.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
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The 8,100-ton HMS Agamemnon successfully submerged near BAE Systems’s facility in Barrow, Cumbria.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the first five months of the war, Israel dropped more than 25,000 tons of explosives on Gaza, which, the UN noted in a 2024 report, is equivalent to two nuclear bombs.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Granted, the quantity of aging greats is no exact barometer for the health of a division, but the drop-off in high-profile imports (Nani and Douglas Costa aside) is the least of Football Australia’s recent concerns.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The potential solution presented by UCSD School of Medicine researchers is an anti-αvβ3 antibody that triggers macrophages, a type of immune cell already found in large quantities in advanced tumors.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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First Brands had a web of complex debt agreements with a slew of lenders and investment funds globally.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Starters Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Ohtani make up one of the most formidable playoff rotations in recent memory and their lineup with Ohtani at the top followed by stars like Mookie Betts, Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez and a slew of others.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lacking answers, a coalition of about two dozen scientists jumped into action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nearly two dozen of Kline’s family and friends were present in the courtroom.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Amazon dropped hundreds of early bird Christmas tree deals, with festive artificial firs and spruces starting at just $33.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The licenses received three-year extensions in 2024 prior to the 80 Mile deal.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cesium-137 is a radioactive byproduct of nuclear fission and, while not detected in the current Aquastar shrimp lots, exposure to the substance over time can increase cancer risk and cause cellular damage.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Tribune reported that the empty lot where Gacy's house once stood became a tourist attraction for true crime fans and ghost hunters in the 1980s.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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