PLENITUDE Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

plenitude

noun

ˈple-nə-ˌtüd

Definition of plenitude

as in loads

a considerable amount there's a plenitude of natural beauty in the state

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as in abundance

an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs a plenitude of food for the dinner party

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Recent Examples of plenitude No sense of plenitude or peace. — Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025 Sixteen cubits at the southern border was considered the ideal river depth for the plenitude (one cubit being around the length of a man’s forearm). — Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025 The plenitude of works on display alternated with a history of partial erasure. — Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025 The exhibition abstains from making a spectacle of its plenitude, inviting viewers to observe stylistic and technological developments unfolding freely and associatively. — Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plenitude

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Noun

The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Business leaders have played a role in creating this marketplace of abundance.

— Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

Naperville received 3,000 tons secured from the CMS bid and 4,000 tons through an emergency procurement with Midwest Salt.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
The trio gives Fort Worth-area football fans what should be a trio of contenders and a ton of high-stakes playoff matchups within a reasonable distance.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

With median monthly costs around $4,800 to buy versus $2,800 to rent, experts say disciplined renters can invest the difference and potentially reach homeownership — or long-term wealth — faster.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
And now, his wealth is taking him to the world of professional sports.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

The village, which is only reachable by a dirt road, has a few dozen homes lining unpaved streets and a small shop where locals gather to play cards.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Since then, North Korea has expanded its nuclear weapons program, and analysts believe the totalitarian regime now has dozens of nuclear warheads.

— Anna Coren, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Behind a slew of Burton buckets, the Valkyries were able to slim the disadvantage to 54-41 by the end of the third quarter.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time considerations.

— Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

To force Davis’ cooperation, Dupree said investigators gathered evidence that Davis, now 63, had sold a large quantity of PCP through his home, exposing him to a potential life sentence and leaving his family open to charges.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Bad-for-you fats are pretty hard to obtain in dry, low weight at high quantities, so you’re backed into eating good-for-you fats anyway.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of quantity

Noun

Tensions escalated this week after the deadline for Washington and Tehran to negotiate a peace deal formally expired on Monday, despite relations having nosedived — and fighting restarted — weeks prior.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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