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
The Minister of the Supreme Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, participates in the plenary session of the Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil on Feb. 20, 2025, after the Attorney General's Office (PGR) indicts the former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a coup d'etat in 2023.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech to delegates during the plenary session of the 22th Congress of United Russia Party, December 14, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a plenary at the UK-France Summit, in Downing Street, London, on day three of the President of France Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed the Geary Act’s deportation procedures, formulating a novel legal precept known as the plenary power doctrine that remains a key tenet of U.S. immigration law today.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech to delegates during the plenary session of the 22th Congress of United Russia Party, December 14, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a plenary at the UK-France Summit, in Downing Street, London, on day three of the President of France Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed the Geary Act’s deportation procedures, formulating a novel legal precept known as the plenary power doctrine that remains a key tenet of U.S. immigration law today.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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Doors close for the duration of the flight, so plan on staying for the entire 90-minute window.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Old Farmer's Almanac is also predicting a warm and dry fall season for the entire state.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Now the Trump administration is rolling back a whole suite of policies designed to promote EVs, including ending these tax credits.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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In a recent Instagram post chronicling his offseason adventures, Travis shared a photo of the whole gang enjoying a fun outing in the snow.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Mountaineers’ offense was on full display, and the senior was a part of the show.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, investors are also still waiting to see the full impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs on the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to The Wall Street Journal, the main house has five bedrooms and is complete with mountain views.—
Kaycee Sloan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Where The Last Mile Breaks Brands often assume that once the package leaves the warehouse, the customer journey is complete.—
Brandon Batchelor,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines have signed at least one of the top 10 prospects in the state in each class since 2002, which is as far back as the comprehensive internet rankings go.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The total reforestation plan seeks to plant 40,000 native ponderosa pine trees across 200 acres.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The income growth rate for the average Gen Zer in Indy is 10.42% while the job growth rate for the total population is 2.44%.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Steep, green hills, difficult to grow crops on, but absolutely perfect for grazing cows.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The step-up design is perfect for creating some visual interest and the sleek black hardware brings a modern feel to the natural wood grain.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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