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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
There are a plethora of Chinese firms, some of which have recently gone public, developing the technology.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The book contains a plethora of history pulled from George’s own research featured on his Instagram page as well as information from other researchers and historians such as Kitty Oliver, former Florida Atlantic University professor and Miami Herald reporter, and local author Deborah Work.
—Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The in-house brand of Italian manufacturing company Castor, which works with a plethora of luxury fashion houses, delivered another solid collection of uncomplicated, day-to-night looks.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Work on Your Golf Swing Golfing is a favorite pastime of both locals and visitors in the Golden Isles, and there is a plethora of places to play.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The book contains a plethora of history pulled from George’s own research featured on his Instagram page as well as information from other researchers and historians such as Kitty Oliver, former Florida Atlantic University professor and Miami Herald reporter, and local author Deborah Work.
—Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The in-house brand of Italian manufacturing company Castor, which works with a plethora of luxury fashion houses, delivered another solid collection of uncomplicated, day-to-night looks.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Work on Your Golf Swing Golfing is a favorite pastime of both locals and visitors in the Golden Isles, and there is a plethora of places to play.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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District officials have tentatively selected Becker, Dawson, Ridgetop, Sunset Valley, and Widén elementary schools as surplus, along with a 28-acre portion of the property around Bedichek Middle School.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The board also voted 4-3 to purchase locks for the courts, using roughly $18,000 in 2025 surplus funds.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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An Indian destination of abundance and exuberance, where both the heat and the music are amped up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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That could bear out to be true if February's losses in the major averages means enough of the AI excess has been flushed out of the stock market, meaning investors feel readier to embrace the trade.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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