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How does the adjective plentiful differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of plentiful are abundant, ample, and copious. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

How do abundant and plentiful relate to one another?

Abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When is it sensible to use ample instead of plentiful?

Although the words ample and plentiful have much in common, ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When can copious be used instead of plentiful?

While the synonyms copious and plentiful are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of plentiful The personal touches are plentiful and include window treatments by the Shade Store in a Kravet fabric embroidered with bees (because the owner loves bees), a custom Nourison rug designed with tigers crouching on pink banana leaves, and a niche to showcase the fashion fan’s favorite handbags. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024 In some markets, the opportunities to be a rah-rah team guy on the air are plentiful. Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024 And, dear reader, these days, the options are plentiful. Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024 Wealth here is plentiful, with the median household income being $160,341, which even for Alaska’s elevated cost of living is quite high. Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plentiful 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
Adjective
  • There may be drawbacks However, there are some reasons why TDFs may not work for certain investors, especially those with ample savings outside their 401(k) plan or who want to take a more hands-on approach, advisors said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
  • So, this means the Bears aren’t going to dial in on just one candidate after two weeks, interview that guy in person and make a move. — All the time the team has had to prepare for this week has given the Bears ample opportunity to vet a wide range of candidates.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Polestar was laser-focused on the US market with the Polestar 3, a three-row SUV manufactured at its factory in South Carolina in order to qualify for generous incentives under the Biden administration.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Viewpoints on responsible relief As an example of how tax reform could be undertaken responsibly, Kelly alluded to her signature policy priority, Medicaid expansion, suggesting that its enactment could offset generous tax relief.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The cruel irony is that water is currently abundant in Los Angeles.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • At the heart of the case against seed oils are concerns about the omega-6 fatty acids that are abundant in them.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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