as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive
a plentiful amount of strawberries that will be more than enough for a couple of pies
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Recent Examples of plentiful
Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
One thing that is worth reiterating is that Canon's widespread popularity means lens options (new and used) are plentiful — so worth considering for those who want to save money.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The department may not have to look far: Just over the border, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
One thing that is worth reiterating is that Canon's widespread popularity means lens options (new and used) are plentiful — so worth considering for those who want to save money.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The department may not have to look far: Just over the border, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
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Both boast wide stretches of sand with ample room for umbrellas and chairs.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 The 2025 G550’s ample output shines just about everywhere, including having serious passing power on the highway.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Some of the most abundant antioxidants in coffee are called polyphenols and chlorogenic acids.5 Acts as a natural stimulant: Caffeine blocks the activity of adenosine, a brain chemical that promotes relaxation and sleepiness.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Glutamate is an abundant chemical messenger that has a substantial influence on brain-cell functions, including the learning and retention of information and short- and long-term memory.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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