as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
What To Know China's top disciplinary agency began a three-day plenary session in Beijing on Monday to outline priorities for this year's anti-corruption campaign.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
During a plenary debate in October, European Union members called for enhanced maritime surveillance and shipping controls to be imposed to crack down on the fleet's movement throughout international waters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty At around 3 am on Sunday morning, in a drained plenary, the gavel slammed to bring COP29 to a close.
—Antonio Piemontese, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court justices had just ended a plenary session and were quickly evacuated safely, the court said in a statement.
—Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
During a plenary debate in October, European Union members called for enhanced maritime surveillance and shipping controls to be imposed to crack down on the fleet's movement throughout international waters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty At around 3 am on Sunday morning, in a drained plenary, the gavel slammed to bring COP29 to a close.
—Antonio Piemontese, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court justices had just ended a plenary session and were quickly evacuated safely, the court said in a statement.
—Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Here’s the entire conversation — to hear an audio version, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The vastness of framed white space and the comparatively minuscule labels arrest the viewer, requiring them to crane their neck, to move back and forth or close to the frame in order to read from part to part to whole while also weighing the blanks.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Magic already entered a full game ahead of No. 8 Atlanta (37-42) in the East standings.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Watch the full clip with Ricci and O'Brien in the video, above.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While there, riders enter a recreation of the Ministry's iconic atrium, surrounded by offices and glistening green walls, and complete with a full-scale replica of the Fountain of Magical Brethren seen in the movies.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There's a private treatment room, complete with twin massage beds, a sauna and a steam room.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Four total doughnuts comprise the collection, including the Hershey's Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut, the Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut, the Chocolate Buttercreme Doughnut and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Doughnut.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Move your funds into firms that have a track record of positive long-term gains and out of firms with low long-term total returns.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rooms are bright and airy, and the front porch is perfect for lazy afternoons.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Herbal Corsican rosés are perfect with soft goat cheeses and the ricotta-like local cheese, brocciu.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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