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adjective

ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
Definition of aplentynext
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come

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adverb

as in plentifully

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Recent Examples of aplenty
Adjective
The summer markdowns are aplenty and Amazon’s Designer Outlet is overflowing with the best finds. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 July 2026 There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Adverb
Those battles have come aplenty, this time in the form of a three-run home run from Malden Catholic’s Ryleigh Jones in the first inning. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 June 2026 Outside on the patio, however, the mood is more subdued, with seating aplenty. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aplenty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
  1. plentiful
  2. plentifully
  3. ample
  4. abundantly
  5. generous
  6. amply
  7. optimally
Adjective
  • The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Denali Ultimate trim is the best trim to choose in terms of plentiful standard features and premium materials.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adverb
  • During the smoke wave and explosive diarrhea epidemic, the bagged salads at Trader Joe’s were plentifully stocked.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • By Sunday evening, all tickets to England-Argentina in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium — priced at $3,545 in category 1 — were sold out, whereas tickets to France-Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, were plentifully available.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of plentifully
Adjective
  • The Athletic reported in April that some sources close to the squad questioned Skinner’s ability to bring young talent through, stating his preference was to deal with older players already armed with ample senior experience.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Because the atmosphere will have ample moisture, heavy downpours are also a concern, with localized flooding possible, especially in urban and developed areas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ample
Adverb
  • Curt Cignetti rightfully stood at the podium last week in Chicago and made that point abundantly clear.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their passion for their latest book project was also abundantly clear.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of abundantly
Adjective
  • Ted is a little surprised but not really, and a little unsure of how to respond to her generous offer.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The concierge will arrange special tours and experiences; the hotel's generous public spaces are ideal for weddings and events.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of generous
Adverb
  • There were other controversies as well, which have been amply covered elsewhere.
    — Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, Cormier still insists that a beekeeper’s labors are amply rewarded.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of amply
Adverb
  • The executives who build their reserves today are the ones still thinking and performing optimally when the heavier loads finally arrive.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Then, Anlasbay advised, place the mixture in the fridge for at least two hours and optimally overnight.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of optimally

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