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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
To access a plethora of mountainous backcountry trails, go east.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Curated with a mix of art and objects, the home hosts a plethora of skylights and windows that stunning water and forest views from nearly every room.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Each day will feature a plethora of small bites from different local chefs.
—Tribune News Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Curated with a mix of art and objects, the home hosts a plethora of skylights and windows that stunning water and forest views from nearly every room.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Each day will feature a plethora of small bites from different local chefs.
—Tribune News Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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If the conflict lasts a few months and energy and trade flows return to normal, Gulf states will once again run large surpluses.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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And if white-collar work keeps compressing while companies pocket the surplus, the question that matters most isn’t how much work AI can do.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Abel argued there was a shortage of manufacturing for specialty clothes like Wild Rye’s rather than an over-abundance.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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How war became inevitable Yet Netanyahu shows no concern for how Israel’s excesses are fueling antisemitism in what has been Israel’s only dependable ally.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy, in particular, was thought to have turned down an offer in excess of Jon Rahm’s reported £500 million contract.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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Today its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge derived from it than from its sheer size.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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