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
In the fintech and financial services world, data is plentiful, but knowledge of how to properly capture and capitalize on it fully is scarce.
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Rory Holland, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
As such, jobs tend to be more plentiful with a limited talent pool, causing salaries to increase over time.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 19 May 2025
The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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Rory Holland, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
As such, jobs tend to be more plentiful with a limited talent pool, causing salaries to increase over time.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 19 May 2025
The logistics would be plentiful, but hosting an NHL Stanley Cup playoff game during a Katy Perry concert in the same building at the same time would be one hell of a night of entertainment.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
Adjective
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Even with two All-Star aces as probables, we should be treated to ample offense this weekend.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Investment in nuclear power is growing in the U.S. after a long period of financial turmoil for the industry, including the shutdown of a dozen reactors in recent years as the industry struggled to compete against cheap and abundant natural gas.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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