Definition of plenteousnext

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Recent Examples of plenteous Orton’s operation later expanded to include saxophonist Alabaster dePlume, whose part-time pursuits are too plenteous to list here, and guitar wonk Grey McMurray. Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022 Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large. Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022 Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky. Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenteous
Adjective
  • Southern California is known for its mild winters, warm summers and plentiful sunshine.
    Ben Noll, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Restaurants are plentiful here, but focus your appetite on Tong Thai La Farine, the latter of which has French cakes and pastries worth every calorie.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have ample firepower, both lines are good, and the defense is top-tier.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her family said Zawadi had been generous and good-natured, eager to make jokes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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