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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
Gherardo Felloni delved into Roger Vivier’s archives with his Pièce Unique collection of one-off pieces for spring, bringing to life animal motifs explored by the house’s founder in colorful contemporary creations showcasing a plethora of precious craft techniques.
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The plethora of fourth-quarter collapses offers refuting evidence.
—Sam McDowell 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The city feels lively with clubs, boutiques and a plethora of restaurants.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library offers a plethora of activities, services and events for young children and adults.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The plethora of fourth-quarter collapses offers refuting evidence.
—Sam McDowell 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The city feels lively with clubs, boutiques and a plethora of restaurants.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library offers a plethora of activities, services and events for young children and adults.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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His ability to not only balance our budget but to turn a surplus while adding so many citizens is a model that should be applauded and envied.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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That program also is slated to share in future state surpluses to increase its scope.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Venus will also harmonize with Jupiter, presenting the opportunity for abundance (whether personally, romantically or professionally) via conscious partnerships and participation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, in the living room, a lengthy wall-hugging sofa has an abundance of seating and pillows for every single guest to sprawl out, even when the home is at capacity (five guests).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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What happens, though, when those excesses transcend the merely stupid, the merely unjust, to become existential?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Liberal and conservative polls show the president’s support is cratering across all groups because of ICE’s excesses but especially with independents and Latinos, two constituencies crucial to his 2024 triumph and the future of MAGA.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three editors on the film — Jinx Godfrey, Dan Setford, and Daniel Lapira — work from a wealth of home-movie material, concert footage, and archival interviews to tell Love’s story in intimate terms.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many Democratic leaders say the revenue shows that predictions of mass wealth flight in the face of higher taxes are misleading.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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