as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
a plenteous supply of napkins for the backyard barbecue
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Recent Examples of plenteous
Orton’s operation later expanded to include saxophonist Alabaster dePlume, whose part-time pursuits are too plenteous to list here, and guitar wonk Grey McMurray.
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Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large.
—Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022
Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large.
—Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022
Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
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Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel Get Into the Holiday Spirit Ahead of First Christmas Together On the Drew & Jonathan website, the TV contractor shared that while their decor is certainly plentiful, sustainability is also a big factor in the family's Christmas decorating style.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But tech companies ought to be thinking about bringing data centers to places where renewable energy is plentiful, Intersect Power CEO Sheldon Kimber tells The Verge.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Why to Water Trees in the Winter Ensuring trees have ample soil moisture is important in winter, especially if the weather has been dry and soil is lacking moisture.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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For this ranking, these companies also have a high Corporate Equality Index Rating from the Human Rights Campaign and ample volunteering and philanthropic activity.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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