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
Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
But ice cream rises to the top in all sports, Aramark confirms, with arenas (66% of dessert sales) and NFL stadiums (60% of dessert sales) still offering ice cream aplenty.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Michael Kors Addie Large Hobo Shoulder Bag The fashion deals are aplenty this Prime Day, and this Michael Kors’ deal is a real standout in affordable luxury brands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With an epic Oscar-winning title song by Streisand and tear-jerking scenes aplenty, this film is a perennial favorite and often referred to in pop culture.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
But ice cream rises to the top in all sports, Aramark confirms, with arenas (66% of dessert sales) and NFL stadiums (60% of dessert sales) still offering ice cream aplenty.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
There are running quarterbacks aplenty in college football.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Michael Kors Addie Large Hobo Shoulder Bag The fashion deals are aplenty this Prime Day, and this Michael Kors’ deal is a real standout in affordable luxury brands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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Potatoes add a plentiful bit of starchy and are super tender after simmering.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Exterior deck areas are plentiful, from the upper aft deck for alfresco dining, to the lower-deck beach club which has a gym instead of the sauna and shower on the typical layout.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Connor and Scheifele will score plentifully if anything good happens for the Jets at all this season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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What becomes abundantly clear is that Toklas was far more than the silent sycophantic partner.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, the 1923 South Platte River compact is abundantly clear and written in language that is difficult to interpret any other way.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Opting for a few smaller gatherings with ample breaks between them can make the experience more doable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As light as 1,200 pounds, the Caterham 7 can be amply powered by any engine short of that from a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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As in each of the stories, the lives of these characters outside of their chapter, while seldom spoken of in any revealing way, are amply readable.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Costanzo said Ferrante was generous and gave him a favorable rights deal to attempt an adaptation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Apple cider vinegar works to balance the pH of the hair and scalp, leaving them primed for functioning optimally, notes Federico.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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