Definition of abundancenext
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as in loads
a considerable amount an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins

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Recent Examples of abundance Wishing you an abundance of simple joys and quiet moments of happiness. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The idea that America is the land of abundance while Europe runs on a scarcity mindset is a cliché for a reason. Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 The Royals surrendered runs in abundance against the upstart White Sox lineup. Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 Often associated with abundance, growth and uplifting energy, the annual lunar event is seen by many as a symbolic start to the warmer months ahead. ABC News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundance
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Noun
  • Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • This leads to higher fungal loads.
    Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • It is designed to place nearly a half-ton of payload mass into low-Earth orbit.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • During the construction of the Panama Canal, their steam shovels helped remove staggering quantities of earth, cutting a path between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Though the quantity seems excessive, Jefferson likely couldn’t easily access such goods at his primary residence of Monticello, and McClure said his stint in Philadelphia offered an opportunity to stock up for his wife.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
    Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • What is clear is that Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce have donated $26 million to a slew of charities across the nation just ahead of their nuptials and America’s 250th birthday.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The Murdochs kept Fox Sports, the Fox broadcast network, TV stations, Fox News Channel and the studio lot.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The Real Housewives of Orange County cast stops for a pic at the season 20 premiere party on June 30 at the Universal Studios lot in California.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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