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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But an even better story, in the whole grand scheme of things is this: In front of our eyes, and once and for all, the league got younger, and in a big way.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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The study area covers the high seas of the whole Atlantic Ocean, from 65 degrees South latitude to 65 degrees North latitude and from 90 West longitude to 25 East longitude.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Free agency hasn’t formally started yet, but the Miami Heat’s roster is already almost full.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The upshot is that means better paper compatibility, since the pages don't have to make a complete turn.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 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
Adjective
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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
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, 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,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Their flight brought the total number of people who have flown on suborbital flights to 123, according to the Association of Space Explorers.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Moreover, the total number of works sold remained high, meaning the average price decreased.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Nike Cortez sneakers are my go-to—they’re easy, comfortable, and perfect for styling upon arrival, too.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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