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
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an annual plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, on October 2, 2025 in Sochi, Russia.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
In order to win a war—especially a war that threatened the nation’s very existence—the federal government enjoyed plenary power to liberate slaves, as nations at war had commonly done long before the Constitution was drafted and ratified.
—Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
The romantic sci-fi drama, produced by Cerita Films and starring Sheila Dara Aisha and Dion Wiyoko, was confirmed as the country’s submission by the Indonesian Oscar Selection Committee following a plenary meeting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
But European Parliament President Roberta Metsola denied the request and said procedural rules requiring tributes had to be formally submitted at the opening of a plenary session.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
In order to win a war—especially a war that threatened the nation’s very existence—the federal government enjoyed plenary power to liberate slaves, as nations at war had commonly done long before the Constitution was drafted and ratified.
—Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
The romantic sci-fi drama, produced by Cerita Films and starring Sheila Dara Aisha and Dion Wiyoko, was confirmed as the country’s submission by the Indonesian Oscar Selection Committee following a plenary meeting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
But European Parliament President Roberta Metsola denied the request and said procedural rules requiring tributes had to be formally submitted at the opening of a plenary session.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nominees will be put through a comprehensive and rigorous process of researching and scoring across a wide range of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including scalability, revenue and user growth, and the use of breakthrough technology.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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In an important essay, Andrew Sullivan noted this past fall that Trump’s indecency is comprehensive in style and substance.—
Jeffrey Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The movie received three total nominations at the Golden Globes, including a nod for Chalamet in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) category and a nomination for Best Screenplay.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Complete with zip pockets, a continuous drawstring loop, and reflective properties, these leggings are perfect for hiking, jogging, and other outdoor activities.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 1-liter purse’s faux fur exterior feels cozy against the skin and is ideal for winter styling, according to Lululemon shoppers who give it a near-perfect rating.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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