as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive
a plentiful amount of strawberries that will be more than enough for a couple of pies
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Recent Examples of plentiful
The needs are plentiful for Sullivan.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Studio executives and theater operators chalk up the improved prospects in part to a better and more plentiful crop of bankable movies that are bringing people back to the multiplex.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
My mom is a bona fide mule fan, and this pair caught her eye for its plentiful five-star ratings, casual yet elevated feel, and springtime vibes.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Studio executives and theater operators chalk up the improved prospects in part to a better and more plentiful crop of bankable movies that are bringing people back to the multiplex.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
My mom is a bona fide mule fan, and this pair caught her eye for its plentiful five-star ratings, casual yet elevated feel, and springtime vibes.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
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This is one of the best areas in the Riviera Maya for water sports—you’ll see folks kitesurfing from your balcony—and there are ample opportunities for guests to get out on the inviting water between treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Through 20-plus games, ample time remains in the 2026 season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hematite, an abundant iron oxide better known as rust, and its one of the most common minerals on Earth.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Duck, North Carolina A town as quaint as its name, Duck—home to fewer than 1,000 residents—is abundant in both waterfowl and welcoming charm.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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