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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
Situated on a spacious 8,050-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
All were praised for easy-to-access anchors and ample legroom.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
With a system in place to ensure ample eyes on the water, duties can range from rescues and warnings to down-time spent exercising, learning and training.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Generally speaking, there's a good range, ample bass and no distortion that wasn't meant to be there.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
All were praised for easy-to-access anchors and ample legroom.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
With a system in place to ensure ample eyes on the water, duties can range from rescues and warnings to down-time spent exercising, learning and training.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Generally speaking, there's a good range, ample bass and no distortion that wasn't meant to be there.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ample
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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This one fared better than most: It was gated, close to shops and restaurants, and spacious enough to keep up with the antics of the couple’s toddler twin boys.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Activities are plentiful here including a stunning golf course.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hotels and condominium resorts are plentiful in Puerto Peñasco's tourist areas such as Sandy Beach, Playa Bonita and Playa Hermosa.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Recent research suggests exercise plays a larger role in cancer prevention than previously thought, potentially preventing 40% of cases.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The three largest investors were Joe Agresti, David Ingram and Tony Giarratana himself.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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This sequel includes a generous recap of the previous film’s story, based on ancient Chinese mythological characters and the 16th-century epic novel Investiture of the Gods.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The England international, who is capable of playing at No 10 or wide, has made 167 appearances and scored 40 goals for the south London club.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Born on October 14, 1946, in New York City, Sloan built an impressive resume with early assignments as a writer and producer on a wide range of TV dramas.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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