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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
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to pass on the California gubernatorial race sets up a competitive primary for the plethora of candidates already vying for the state's top seat.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Eminem is among the plethora of superstar cameos in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 movie, which landed on Netflix Friday (July 25).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 July 2025
From there, though, a plethora of other names stepped up.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The Cubs were connected to a plethora of different starting pitchers in a potential deadline blockbuster.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Eminem is among the plethora of superstar cameos in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 movie, which landed on Netflix Friday (July 25).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 July 2025
From there, though, a plethora of other names stepped up.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The Cubs were connected to a plethora of different starting pitchers in a potential deadline blockbuster.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
Noun
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Bespoke pricing takes away this possibility, enabling the seller to seize that consumer surplus for itself.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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The question now, with three straight monthly surpluses and the deficit decreasing, is this: What does Trump do?—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With an abundance of metrics available, leaders often face the challenge of determining which data points truly matter.—
Matthew Gantner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There’s an abundance of choice, but what is Ridd most looking forward to about this year’s instalment?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, the Rolls-Royce Corniche had become a global symbol of sumptuous indulgence and unbridled excess; the automotive equivalent of lighting a Cuban cigar with a hundred-dollar bill.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once seen as an impressive point of national pride, the excess of these designs and the earlier Rococo style became a symbol of a corrupt ruling class that served solely its own interests.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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As more women business owners like Brown conquer their version of Heartbreak Hill, the impact ripples outward—through jobs created, neighborhoods revitalized, and wealth built over generations.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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