PLATEFUL Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

plateful

noun

ˈplāt-ˌfu̇l

Definition of plateful

as in loads

a considerable amount a degree in that field would give you a plateful of possibilities for a career

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Recent Examples of plateful Owner and chef Salvador Ortiz carefully shapes sushi rolls, topping them with pops of orange roe, then prepares a heaping plateful of noodles, broccoli and greens for a group wanting shabu shabu. — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 When a plateful of cookies came their way, dieters were inclined to eat more of the sweets than non-dieters. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Each year at Thanksgiving, tables are heavy with slices of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and platefuls of pie. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes). — Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plateful

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Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The event at the 12-acre West Midtown art center, which this year will take place Saturday, features dozens of artists, live music, open studios and other ephemeral experiences.

— Tess Malone, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Every ton of greenhouse gas that humans can avoid releasing today reduces how much ice Antarctica loses this century, and the benefit – slower and less sea-level rise – lasts for hundreds of years.

— Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Gower pointed specifically to China and Poland, which purchased 20 metric tons and 8 tons of gold, respectively, during July.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close one of its most popular and iconic attractions after a slew of injury claims.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Madonna wins big In addition to her opening performance, Madonna also collected a slew of Moon Persons on Sunday.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

But a cosmetic Chemical peel didn’t solve the question of how to use the space; the company set aside a chunk of it for a three-floor public showroom of industrial innovations.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
The biggest chunk of the funding, $150 million, is going toward cap and stitch treatment.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Another catalyst could come in December, when CHIPS Act funding restrictions ease, allowing Micron to deploy its growing cash pile toward a significant buyback .

— Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Those are anthology series, however, and one season doesn’t necessarily flow directly from the previous one (the large pile-up of AHS lore aside).

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

That's exactly what made the first season of The Mandalorian feel so special, and Galactic Racer hits that same stride by exploring a galactic underground racing ring, where a bunch of daredevils hurtle across planets while blowing each other up.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
By naming the product of two mergers Skydance, David Ellison relegates two of Hollywood’s founding studios to a sub-brand stew and attempts to erase a bunch of controversial hires.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
When asked about rampant rumors that Sarandos had been courting HBO/HBO Max content chairman Casey Bloys for a job or production deal, the exec downplayed it.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of deal

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