as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
The opening plenary also includes a panel moderated by Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country—with activist Karen Washington and chef Mashama Bailey.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Kim ordered officials to swiftly repair the as-yet-unnamed ship before the late-June plenary session of the ruling Workers’ Party, calling it a matter of national honor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Brian Snyder | Reuters The plenary room of the Ritz Carlton Riyadh was packed to the brim on Tuesday as guests awaited the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 May 2025
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
The opening plenary also includes a panel moderated by Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country—with activist Karen Washington and chef Mashama Bailey.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Kim ordered officials to swiftly repair the as-yet-unnamed ship before the late-June plenary session of the ruling Workers’ Party, calling it a matter of national honor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Brian Snyder | Reuters The plenary room of the Ritz Carlton Riyadh was packed to the brim on Tuesday as guests awaited the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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The entire staff of Variety.com shared in the publication winning the coveted award for best website for a traditional news organization.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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That’s more than the entire population of Bergen — or more than Trondheim and Stavanger combined.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The six chairs all come with cushions and the whole set is weather-resistant.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Now it’s become a room that the whole artist community wants to be part of.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Andres did not play in the first meeting between the schools and did not play a full game in the second meeting.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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These dual perspectives are essential to capturing the full depth of the narrative.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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By The New York Times The overhaul was a far cry from the comprehensive review to evaluate aid programs and realign them with U.S. foreign policy that Mr. Trump promised on his first day in office.—
Amy Schoenfeld Walker,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Russia’s military budget is some 40% of its total public spending – more than 6% of its GDP.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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So, if a user buys 10 contracts for the New York Mets to beat the Atlanta Braves at $0.40 a pop, and the Mets win, the user will earn a profit of $0.60 per contract, amounting to $6 in overall profit out of their $10 total return.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
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Original price: $29.99 This rustic American flag wreath is perfect for adding a welcoming touch to your front door.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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The Ohio State alum could also be a perfect mentor to 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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