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
Quercetin—plentiful in apples, cherries, raspberries, red grapes, and citrus fruits—is one particularly potent example.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Taxis are plentiful in the main town, but can be expensive.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Guards are more plentiful — and relatively cheaper — in the transfer portal, and the Aztecs have a solid 1-2 backcourt duo of freshman Elzie Harrington and redshirt junior Latrell Davis, both of whom are expected to stay.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Taxis are plentiful in the main town, but can be expensive.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Guards are more plentiful — and relatively cheaper — in the transfer portal, and the Aztecs have a solid 1-2 backcourt duo of freshman Elzie Harrington and redshirt junior Latrell Davis, both of whom are expected to stay.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
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As Dwyane Wade learned, few are Heat players for life, with even Udonis Haslem part of ample trade speculation during his Heat-only NBA career.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The heavier hybrid system doesn’t strip noticeable power from the highway experience, with ample output allowing the driver to leave traffic behind at will.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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The park itself is the eastern gateway to the Missouri National Recreational River and is filled with diverse natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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