galore

adjective

gə-ˈlȯr How to pronounce galore (audio)
Definition of galorenext
1
as in plentiful
pouring forth in great amounts there was food galore at our Thanksgiving meal

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2
as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive with restaurants galore, the city is an epicure's delight

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Recent Examples of galore Meanwhile, the Intel processor keeps apps zipping along, and the generous hard drive is enough to store movies galore. — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022 Elsewhere on the red carpet, there were tuxes galore from the male stars, and plenty of poppy pins. — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 9 Nov. 2022 Arizona essentially doubled up yardage on the team with reasons galore to corner the market on momentum. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Finally, Gould included callbacks galore in this farewell to the Heisenberg-verse. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for galore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galore
  1. plentiful
  2. ample
  3. abundant
  4. generous
  5. lavish
  6. copious
  7. excessive
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
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  • Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Along the Adriatic coast, once abundant with mussels, nearly all have died off because of the sea temperatures that at times have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Basic necessities—dairy, rice, staples where supply is abundant and quality reliable—have become a hunt for the best price.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of abundant
Adjective
  • This is a remarkable change from just two years ago, when state and local policy makers were competing to see who could award the more generous subsidies, and even waiving local zoning, to attract data centers.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • The impact is lavish yet hushed; welcoming yet sharply articulated.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s breakfast, à la carte and included with the room, lavish from croissant sandwiches to crepes.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • In the stands, meanwhile, some fans have garnered nearly as much as attention as the players for reasons ranging from their love of ranch dressing to their ability to drink copious amounts of beer.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of copious
Adjective
  • However, Leo’s shadow can show up as a mix of defensiveness, entitlement or an excessive attachment to validation.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of excessive

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