as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the plethoric opulence of the mansions built by the robber barons
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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The incident seemed to be an example of hazing or, if not, some sort of extreme prank, Fitzpatrick said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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The price of coffee beans has already been rising due to crop losses from the extreme weather events of a changing climate, as well as geopolitical uncertainty.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Plethoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethoric. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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