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
Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, there are caveats aplenty.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Rihanna’s yacht trip called for statement accessories aplenty.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Studios open their doors, artists showcase and sell their works, there's live music being played in the middle of the shutdown street and there are food and drink options aplenty.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, there are caveats aplenty.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Rihanna’s yacht trip called for statement accessories aplenty.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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Food is the second factor, with grosbeaks delaying their migration until seeds, berries and insects are more plentiful.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Abalone were once so plentiful, jumping on a surfboard and plucking a bag full off of rocks for dinner was a common pastime, with feasts held right on the sand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Many of the best songs on Prizefighter get a hand from other artists, which are sprinkled plentifully throughout the album.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The loquats are from the trees that bloom abundantly right now.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Food and medicine is growing freely and abundantly here in Florida.—
Robin Greenfield,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Indoors, a simple but well-appointed cabin space has ample room for a family or group of friends.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials have stressed that oil market disruption was anticipated in the Iran campaign, and ample backup plans laid that out.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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As the Auberge Collection portfolio's flagship, this stay amply delivers on its promise of luxury, with stunning grounds, immaculate rooms, a positively excellent restaurant and spa, as well as intuitive, never overbearing service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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And while some might not be in your weekly rotation—like the Candied Ham Loaf from our first issue in 1966—a generous helping of them has stood the test of time.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mackenzie Scott is one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma City’s dribble-driving, attacking game is perhaps not optimally suited to go against that.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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