How to Use ample in a Sentence

ample

adjective
  • The light in the room is more than ample.
  • They had ample money for the trip.
  • There was room for an ample garden.
  • There is ample parking at the stadium.
  • You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
  • The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
  • There are ample signs of other firms pursuing higher profits, too.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Up top, the generous flybridge is equipped with ample lounge seating for sunbathing or relaxing with friends.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Commuters should factor in additional driving time and leave ample space between cars, the city warned.
    Maddie Ellis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Its generous dimensions offer ample coverage, whether you’re curled up with a good book or sharing it with a loved one.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There is ample space for multiple chefs to work unimpeded at large family gatherings.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2022
  • What is known is that the virus is moving swiftly through a variety of species around the globe — with ample opportunity to mutate and adapt.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Also of note are a koi pond and a covered terrace that offers ample seating for outdoor parties and those spectacular views.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Airline lounges have long been viewed as an escape from busy and crowded terminals, offering food, drinks, ample seating and space for working.
    Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The Stowaway pack goes beyond the typical packable backpack by adding padded shoulder straps and ample storage space.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
  • But a free-range childhood also afforded ample opportunities to enjoy a quiet space and a clear mind.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Tesla has designed the Semi around the driver, with a central seating position, room to stand up and ample storage space.
    Time, 2 Dec. 2022
  • That is precisely what reality tells us, and the record in this case contains ample citation to scientific proof of it.
    The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla has designed the Semi truck around the driver, with a central seating position, plenty of room to stand up and ample storage space.
    Dana Hull, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2022
  • That left ample room for interpretation, particularly about how companies could deduct their costs from those revenues.
    Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Allow the coals to get ample amounts on all sides of the rock.
    Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
  • Overnights in Rome and Barcelona will offer ample time to explore the cities.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • These days, there’s ample talk in the streets about what’s going to be the next big thing in denim.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Spoon cream on the bottom halves of each shortcake, and top with ample fruit and syrup.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
  • And the ample use of zone defense has often masked the Heat’s size issues.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • With 172 feet of waterfront, the dock has ample space for a large yacht.
    Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • That means ample time to catch some rays on the sandy beaches, swim in the clear water, and hit the scenic hiking trails.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Despite the snow outside, the greenhouse air was warm and ample.
    Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023
  • Parents will enjoy cooling off with the kids too, as there's ample room to lie down and take a break from the heat.
    Elizabeth Kadar, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023

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