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 options aren’t exactly plentiful, but there’s enough choice out there to find the perfect wagon for you.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is a longtime editor-favorite for its thermal water-spiked formula, non-stripping suds, plentiful hydration, and eczema-friendly composition.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
And other photo-sharing and messaging apps were plentiful, such as Color, Flickr and VSCO in photo sharing, and Kik, Skype and Viber in messaging.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.
—Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is a longtime editor-favorite for its thermal water-spiked formula, non-stripping suds, plentiful hydration, and eczema-friendly composition.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
And other photo-sharing and messaging apps were plentiful, such as Color, Flickr and VSCO in photo sharing, and Kik, Skype and Viber in messaging.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.
—Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
Adjective
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While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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From his championship-winning basket at summer league last July in Las Vegas to the energy provided during a Heat season with ample lulls, the 6-foot-5 guard taken at No. 44 last June stood as an unexpected bright spot to what largely stood as a dark Heat season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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At work, that can be an effective way to share success stories and build a reputation as someone who is not only funny, but generous in sharing what worked.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Roses are celebrated for their exceptional fragrance, abundant varieties, and season-long blooms—and now, there’s one with a royal pedigree.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Locales that can provide the cheapest, abundant energy while possessing tech-savvy human capital for data centers and tech companies will be at a huge advantage.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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