Synonyms of plethora

plethora

noun

ˈple-thə-rə 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plenty
• abundance
• wealth
• plenitude
• superabundance
• cornucopia
• plentitude
• embarrassment of riches
• feast
• sufficiency
• surplus
• surfeit
• competence
• adequacy
• competency
• amplitude
• excess
• richness
• overdose
• liberality
• fertility
• overflow
• oversupply
• superfluity
• overkill
• copiousness
• fecundity
• opulence
• fruitfulness
• superfluousness
• luxuriance
• redundancy
• ampleness
• lavishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• insufficiency
• inadequacy
• paucity
• scarcity
• poverty
• undersupply
• sterility
• infertility
• barrenness

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surplus
• excess
• abundance
• overflow
• overabundance
• sufficiency
• surfeit
• plenty
• plus
• superabundance
• oversupply
• superfluity
• surplusage
• bounty
• overage
• bellyful
• profusion
• overkill
• redundancy
• fat
• overplus
• overmuch
• plentitude
• overproduction
• overstock

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• deficit
• insufficiency
• lack
• scarcity
• dearth
• undersupply
• want

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plethora

The area Located in the heart of Deer Valley, there is plenty to do year round for any type of outdoor activity, a plethora of dining options, and some of the most beautiful strolls in the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Smith’s sentencing submission further featured a plethora of statements from friends and family, many of whom argued that Smith should be spared a prison sentence so that he would not be separated from his children, especially an adolescent son. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Besides listening to the best in rock and metal, festival-goers have a plethora of things to do, see and eat as the festival continues through Sunday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Current City manager Enzo Maresca will have to try focus his plethora of star players – such as striker Erling Haaland – after what must have been a turbulent week for everyone involved at the club. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

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