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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
It's got summer charm aplenty with surf shops and classic beachfront hotels dotting its shore.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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
There were receivers aplenty -- Cooper and Denzel Boston among them — and RB Jadarian Price available late in the first round, but Brent Veach and company went with Woods instead.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
It's got summer charm aplenty with surf shops and classic beachfront hotels dotting its shore.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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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Supplying essential nutrients can increase fruit size and yield, resulting in a more plentiful and flavorful harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Offense was plentiful for both groups despite a low score through the first six innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 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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That lesson became abundantly clear with the renovation of Soldier Field in 2003.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But there is, as Glasner has made abundantly clear, no substitute for the comfort and learnings of having done it all before.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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When juggling jobs, children, and endless tasks, ample rest rarely fits into a mother's schedule.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Three tall windows on each side let in ample light from the north and south.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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Gardenia Gardenias are a generous and gorgeous gift that shows how much one cares.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Others think the parking is too generous.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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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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Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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