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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
Bacterial cultures act as probiotics in the small intestine, promoting a healthy gut with a plethora of additional benefits.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
But the film ultimately feels too stretched out for its own good, losing its way in a plethora of characters and details.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
This is a good time to mention iOS and Android both have a plethora of accessibility settings for people who need assistance with vision (text magnification or better contrast) or hearing issues (live captions) or who need assistance using the touch screen accurately or some other issues.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
At that time, city officials acknowledged that residents already felt financially squeezed, and a plethora of taxes or bonds from other entities appearing on the ballot could further erode support for a parcel tax.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
But the film ultimately feels too stretched out for its own good, losing its way in a plethora of characters and details.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
This is a good time to mention iOS and Android both have a plethora of accessibility settings for people who need assistance with vision (text magnification or better contrast) or hearing issues (live captions) or who need assistance using the touch screen accurately or some other issues.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
At that time, city officials acknowledged that residents already felt financially squeezed, and a plethora of taxes or bonds from other entities appearing on the ballot could further erode support for a parcel tax.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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For one, the education proposal would, in effect, erase the state’s TABOR surplus, or the money collected over the revenue cap.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bags come in a variety of colors and textures, and were sourced from surplus and sample leathers in Mulberry’s archives.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are a few commonalities between the two, chiefly the abundance of alcohol consumption, the significance of costuming and the presence of king cake.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Serviceberries are among the earliest trees to flower in spring, producing an abundance of white blossoms that host a diversity of pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The goal is not to eliminate necessities, but to remove the excess that clutters both your space and your mind.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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After the Apollo samples were returned to Earth and analyzed, textbooks were updated with a wealth of new information about the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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What does this wealth tax in California do?—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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