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.
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Allow the coals to get ample amounts on all sides of the rock.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
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Overnights in Rome and Barcelona will offer ample time to explore the cities.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
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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
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Spoon cream on the bottom halves of each shortcake, and top with ample fruit and syrup.
—Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
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The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
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Our testers said the ample features made the short delay well worth it and thought the price was on point.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2022
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And the ample use of zone defense has often masked the Heat’s size issues.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
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With 172 feet of waterfront, the dock has ample space for a large yacht.
—Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
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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
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Despite the snow outside, the greenhouse air was warm and ample.
—Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023
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As is the case with the Lyriq and Mach-e, the floor is completely flat and there is ample room for five adults between the two rows.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022
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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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Though their trip got pushed back, the Rattlers will have ample time to shake off Friday's events.
—Gerald Thomas Iii, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022
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The stretchy mesh fabric is lightweight and breathable, and there’s an ample amount of it to style as a wrap skirt or a scarf.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
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Now there is an ample supply of chips, and the demand is drying up.
—Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2022
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French doors connect you to the backyard, which has ample lawn space and mature trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Both the terrace on the main level and the one on the second floor have ample lounging space, a fire pit, and jaw-dropping lake views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
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The desk also serves as a chest with four roomy drawers that provide ample space to stow away sweaters and tees.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
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With a wheelbase that's longer than the three-row Hyundai Palisade, the 5 has ample front- and rear-seat passenger room.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 29 Aug. 2023
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This crewneck pullover provides ample warmth against the brisk fall air and pairs well with any bottoms of your choice.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Moose provide an ample food supply for the wolves, which in turn help keep moose numbers in check.
—John Flesher, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2022
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The toe box is fairly wide and features ample space for wiggling toes.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
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Both boast wide stretches of sand with ample room for umbrellas and chairs.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Pour ample water onto fires and stir to ensure complete cooling.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2025
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