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
  • But with refining capacity now constrained, even plentiful crude supplies cannot be quickly processed into gasoline and diesel.
    , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Paired with a protein called folliculin, FNIP1 slows down cells’ calorie-burning machinery to conserve extra energy when food is plentiful.
    Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Athletic reported in April that some sources close to the squad questioned Skinner’s ability to bring young talent through, stating his preference was to deal with older players already armed with ample senior experience.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Because the atmosphere will have ample moisture, heavy downpours are also a concern, with localized flooding possible, especially in urban and developed areas.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ted is a little surprised but not really, and a little unsure of how to respond to her generous offer.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The concierge will arrange special tours and experiences; the hotel's generous public spaces are ideal for weddings and events.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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