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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2
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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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Several were already sold out by 1 p.m. Thursday, but other restaurants open up their surplus shop in the evening.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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That one is a negative, however, as their +68 pop up surplus is quite a drag on their offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Sip wines made right on-site, sweat out nights of excess in the barrel sauna and cold plunge, and savor in-room breakfasts and alfresco wine dinners.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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With no shortage of natural night in this nursery, there’s little need for an excess of lamps or harsh overhead lighting, though the boho-style chandelier Storm added complements the wood finishes throughout the space.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Superabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superabundance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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