Synonyms of overabundance

overabundance

noun

ˌō-vər-ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s 

as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed

an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surplus
• excess
• abundance
• overflow
• sufficiency
• surfeit
• plethora
• superabundance
• oversupply
• superfluity
• surplusage
• overage
• plus
• plenty
• fat
• bounty
• overkill
• overplus
• overmuch
• redundancy
• bellyful
• profusion
• overproduction
• plentitude
• overstock

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• insufficiency
• deficit
• lack
• scarcity
• undersupply
• dearth
• want

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overabundance

However, merchants faced challenges, such as an overabundance of tools to choose from, confusion, and lack of knowledge of how to structure an AI workflow. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

There was that ever-present sense of hope combined with her dedication to being there, to being in the moment, that obviated an overabundance of sympathy. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

The lack of a consistent narrative flow was also partly due to the overabundance of various advantages and twists at play. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026

In the case of New York, the challenge is overabundance. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026