1
as in loads
a considerable amount
there's a plenitude of natural beauty in the state
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a plenitude of food for the dinner party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plenitude
Even Saito is forced to contend with our stubborn attraction to bounty, edging away from the austere vocabulary of degrowth by resorting to the language of plenitude.
—
Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 8 June 2024
The Captain’s surreal American experience climaxes in a scene in which all four of Downey’s characters surround him at a restaurant, laughing at the absurd plenitude of their own power while seated on a red velvet banquette.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The film’s plenitude shows how people subsist alongside the irresistible rise of media fascism.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Mar. 2024
After all, Plymouth’s own governor, William Bradford, noted a plenitude of wild turkeys in the colony at that time.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for plenitude
Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 8 June 2024
The Captain’s surreal American experience climaxes in a scene in which all four of Downey’s characters surround him at a restaurant, laughing at the absurd plenitude of their own power while seated on a red velvet banquette.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The film’s plenitude shows how people subsist alongside the irresistible rise of media fascism.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Mar. 2024
After all, Plymouth’s own governor, William Bradford, noted a plenitude of wild turkeys in the colony at that time.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for plenitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenitude
Noun
-
On this occasion, the Portofino dinner parties and cocktail events have stretched long and late into the night, with an abundance of local cuisine, Aperol spritzes, and dancing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
-
An abundance of predators will help manage aphids throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Both teams have three games left in the season, with not a ton of room to maneuver in the standings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
-
For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Mattress Firm has dozens of best-selling options up to 58% off—from super plush to extra firm, for all types of beds, and for back, side, and stomach sleepers alike.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
-
Democrats were intent on making the effort as politically painful as possible, with action on some two dozen amendments to the package that GOP senators will have to defend before next year’s midterm elections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The latest shakeup comes amid a slew of management changes at the luxury giant, which saw Guiony become president of the wines and spirits division.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Amazon also ordered a slew of international spinoffs, including Italy’s Citadel: Diana and India’s Citadel: Honey Bunny, which both premiered last year.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Known as indie dyers, these companies deal in smaller quantities — often from a specific breed of sheep — and use higher quality bases.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
-
One big issue is fertilizers, which are applied in large quantities to coffees grown in open fields.—
Marta Zaraska,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Financial details of the Amalie deal were not disclosed.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Not only are the homes in the development protected from fire leapfrogging from lot to lot, but other neighborhoods nearby are safer too.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Drivers can access the new lot from Bluemound Road and Yount Drive and will find greater capacity and a more expedient entry and exit process after games.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plenitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenitude. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share