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
One asserts his plenary authority over independent agencies by requiring them not to take any action that has not been approved by the White House.
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Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Chief Justice John Marshall relied on the plenary constitutional power of the federal government over Indian affairs.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
In panels and plenary addresses, speakers encouraged the audience to try out new clinical approaches, and to resist change at their own risk.
—Maggie Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know China's top disciplinary agency began a three-day plenary session in Beijing on Monday to outline priorities for this year's anti-corruption campaign.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Chief Justice John Marshall relied on the plenary constitutional power of the federal government over Indian affairs.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
In panels and plenary addresses, speakers encouraged the audience to try out new clinical approaches, and to resist change at their own risk.
—Maggie Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Know China's top disciplinary agency began a three-day plenary session in Beijing on Monday to outline priorities for this year's anti-corruption campaign.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
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Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early — enabling the right-back to be available for their entire Club World Cup campaign.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Mama Bear and the entire family appreciate the outpouring of love and support from friends, fans, and the public.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a classic dish from the Sichuan region where the whole duck is marinated and then hot smoked over tea leaves and wood.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The tournament will determine once and for all who is the best club team in the whole world.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Pinching promotes compact branch growth that makes the plant fuller, while deadheading encourages more blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The good news Tiller shared with media members Tuesday during an interview session at Bill Self’s basketball camp for youths is he’s been involved in non-contact drills at practice and been given a target date of July 1 for his full return.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The complete ban applies to foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The center has provided comprehensive HIV care and treatment services since 2005.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Only three teams — the Athletics, Orioles and Blue Jays have allowed more than the Dodgers’ 83 total dingers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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According to Gartner’s 2024 CMO Spend Survey, the average marketing budget across industries is 7.7% of total company revenue, a decrease from 9.1% in 2023.—
Stephen Spratley,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Better Sister This adaptation of Alafair Burke’s novel follows two sisters, one who is seemingly living a perfect life (Jessica Biel) and the other who is in recovery and barely scraping by (Elizabeth Banks).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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When a consumer purchases a smart device compatible with a VPP, that is a perfect time to educate them about the benefits of enrollment.—
Amber Mullaney,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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