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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant This is about helping people build the most abundant lives possible. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 This creates an abundant depth of flavor from the get-go. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 There are also abundant mule deer, antelope, moose and water fowl. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 Bedrock was working on sodium-ion batteries, which are lower cost, as sodium is more abundant and cheaper than lithium, and don't use cobalt or nickel. Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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  • Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.
    Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Since then, she’s benefitted from the generous and spot-on counsel of dozens of smart people in government, the media, and in other circles.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The generous battery keeps podcasts alive for a full travel day, and a ten‑minute quick top‑up grants four extra hours before boarding.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.
    Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
  • Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Last week, markets were awash in rumors that the Bank of Japan, People’s Bank of China or one Asian monetary authority or another might be reducing exposure to Trump’s policy chaos.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Dating is replete with awkward moments, from overcompensating for unwanted pauses in conversation to missing social cues to basic miscommunications and misunderstandings.
    Myisha Battle, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Amazon is replete with plenty of options right now, including midi and maxi lengths, wrap styles, and, of course, floral prints.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • Accusations of scheduling favoritism were rife during the T20 tournament too.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Following the conclusion of WrestleMania 41, a period traditionally marked by roster changes and new storylines, speculation is rife about which NXT talents will be making the jump to the bigger stage.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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