as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Recent Examples of aplenty
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The city that built out, not up, offered land aplenty — acres at first, then smaller and smaller parcels, fine and dandy, just so long as the front door shut out the world and the back door opened onto a yard, green, clean, and most of all private.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Adverb
The tempo was hard and fast with turnovers aplenty.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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Ocean-front suites and plentiful alcohol Prosecutors asked Stapp about several high-dollar union conferences and meetings.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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England might not be known for plentiful sunny days, but Cornwall—the rugged peninsula on the country's southwestern tip—is actually home some of the best beaches in Europe.—
Ali Pantony,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Celebrate this Earth Day by indulging in the fruits, vegetables, fungi and legumes the region plentifully provides at these capital region eateries.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Almost one year ago, the Saudis stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production that had been halted since 2023, ignoring widespread warnings that global oil markets were already plentifully supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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One thing that’s abundantly clear, post-COVID, is that these deals take so much longer to close.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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That lesson became abundantly clear with the renovation of Soldier Field in 2003.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from breathable organic cotton, which offers warmth while still allowing for ample airflow.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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But investors are still betting that there will be ample room for new players to compete as the web reorients to serve AI agents who search on users’ behalf.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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My own otterhound, Fiona, amply embodied this trait.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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The fight amply displayed both boxers’ dexterity, in offense and defense, with both taking nice swings as well as jabs, but a lot simply failed to land.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Clarify the goal, assign the next step, and keep the tone generous.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Students of all ages and experience levels take to the track nearly every day of the year, and these cars are workhorses that require smart maintenance to keep them running optimally.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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