1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superabundance
Noun
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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 -
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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Worse, most individuals who want to set prices have biases that will guarantee resulting errors, creating shortages (think apartments in New York City) or surpluses (think U.S. government warehouses of cheese in the 1980s).—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Because of statutory and constitutional requirements, those totals put Beacon Hill in a position to stash more money into reserves, and set up another sizable surtax surplus that lawmakers will get to dole out to education and transportation investments.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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“Superabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superabundance. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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