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
  • Many foresters and fire ecologists argue the plentiful baby conifers behind Reichardt’s home will struggle to compete with the fast-growing shrubs for sunlight, water and soil nutrients.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Iced tea—now a southern summer staple—originated in the north, where ice was more plentiful.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Within seconds of arriving, we were checked in, and our luggage was tagged and whisked away, giving us ample time to use the bathroom and enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • In the admissions process at many prestigious universities, financial aid pledges have grown more generous in recent years — and more complicated.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • This off-menu special loads an all-beef dog with thick slices of jalapeños and a generous dose of salsa macha.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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