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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's speech − clocked at 1 hour and 39 minutes, the longest of its kind in modern U.S. history − offered ample reminders of how the second-term Republican president has already tested the limits of executive authority in almost every facet of the job.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's speech − clocked at 1 hour and 39 minutes, the longest of its kind in modern U.S. history − offered ample reminders of how the second-term Republican president has already tested the limits of executive authority in almost every facet of the job.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
To give your home a warm and cozy makeover with ample vintage charm, Rees suggests installing going for all-over pattern drenching in a space like a bedroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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Its compact size is filled with storage options, like the spacious main pocket, an interior zip pocket for small accessories, an exterior slip, and an interior slip.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Each of them also had small holes drilled into them, large enough for a string to pass through.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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View Comments And the risks of taking such a heavy-handed and broad-based approach against such a large volume of goods (43% of all US imports) are just too great to sugarcoat, said Douglas Porter, chief economist at BMO Financial Group.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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