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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant Camp utilizes the locations to their fullest advantage, immersing audiences in the abundant natural beauty, and by extension, the place that Lilo and, eventually, Stitch call home. EW.com, 20 May 2025 Coming out of winter, there is still abundant cold air at northern latitudes and aloft, and at the same time, the sun is shining much more, heating up the surface air to promote instability. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 That’s reflected by abundant pollen from tropical trees and moisture-loving shrubs and fern spores at that time. Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025 Roses are celebrated for their exceptional fragrance, abundant varieties, and season-long blooms—and now, there’s one with a royal pedigree. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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  • Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.
    Julian Dossett, Space.com, 19 May 2025
  • The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
  • Photo : David Marlow There’s ample space for outdoor dining, too.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • In crowded markets, differentiation often comes from the interface, not the engine.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • The zoom ring is generous in size while the manual focus ring is quite narrow, so gloved use of the lens may be an issue.
    James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Now, Coral Springs, considered a suburb of Fort Lauderdale but attracting Miami commuters as well, is a packed city with plenty of culture, recreation and business.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • On Sunday, the team lifted the Premier League Trophy at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium, its first time lifting the trophy in front of a packed stadium as its previous victory was during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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  • Liverpool was awash with red on Monday, with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans cramming its streets to watch an open-top bus parade celebrating the club’s 20th league title.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • The principality’s flag may be red and white, but Monaco is awash in blue and beige — colors Leclerc and Ferrari Style creative director Rocco Iannone drew from when collaborating on the latest capsule collection from the F1 team’s in-house fashion brand, another Leclerc side project.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Away from politics, Sunday’s proceedings were replete with religious symbolism and Leo, who wore traditional white vestments, at times appeared visibly moved.
    Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • As judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers writes that finance VP Alex Roman’s testimony was ‘replete with misdirection and outright lies’ on the question of ‘when’ Apple decided to impose a 27% commission on outbound transactions.
    Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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  • The name, image and likeness deals rife in college athletics have overturned the landscape, and a looming settlement between the NCAA and Congress will create a revenue-sharing plan that could enrich football and basketball programs, while potentially depleting the rosters of Olympic sports teams.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
  • Injuries were rife across the roster, ineffective play from veterans was a real concern and the goaltending was a question mark.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 May 2025

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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