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
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, needless to say, daddy issues aplenty here — with Daddy himself out of the fray, retired to a grandly crumbling rural estate, grieving the deaths of his young daughter and devoted brother, and very gradually writing his memoirs.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Mar. 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 saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, needless to say, daddy issues aplenty here — with Daddy himself out of the fray, retired to a grandly crumbling rural estate, grieving the deaths of his young daughter and devoted brother, and very gradually writing his memoirs.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Mar. 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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On Tuesday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine said the US had begun to fly B-52s over Iran, implying that airspace was now safer for attacks using cheaper and more plentiful JDAM precision bombs.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The food for mold and mildew is plentiful in your tub and shower area.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
4 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
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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
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In the wide world of begonias, Gerdes favors the trailing varieties for the way their flowers and foliage spill abundantly from containers.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Arney believes affordable, fresh foods should be abundantly available in neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee County.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Center for Biological Diversity sued Secretary Burgum on March 18, attempting to block the committee meeting, saying the government missed legal requirements, including filing deadlines, providing ample public notice, and having an administrative law judge preside.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their ample traction provides security on slippery docks (or sidewalks) and the squishy yoga mat-like insole molds to your natural arch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your generous heart likely loves to say yes, but everything has an opportunity cost.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, everything works out optimally.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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