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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
In a region frequented by Appalachian Trail hikers, this downtown offers a plethora of quirky shops, breweries, pubs and cafes that overlook the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
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Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
And women finally have a plethora of programming tailored specifically to their health needs, from menopause to fertility.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
This cute name has a plethora of nickname options, including Bert, Al, or Bertie.
Origin: German
Meaning: Bright, noble
Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alberto, Al, Bert
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Jack: The name Jack is a forever favorite for a reason.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Distinctive elements: Quartz countertops and a large island in the kitchen; primary bedroom with a private bath and closet; bedroom transformed into office; plethora of Christmas decorations.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
And women finally have a plethora of programming tailored specifically to their health needs, from menopause to fertility.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
This cute name has a plethora of nickname options, including Bert, Al, or Bertie.
Origin: German
Meaning: Bright, noble
Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alberto, Al, Bert
More 1920s Names for Boys
Jack: The name Jack is a forever favorite for a reason.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Distinctive elements: Quartz countertops and a large island in the kitchen; primary bedroom with a private bath and closet; bedroom transformed into office; plethora of Christmas decorations.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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Luckily, Lovehoney has made all the possibilities more reachable by discounting a surplus of devices ahead of February 14 by up to 70 percent off.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2025
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For example, one couple who would have faced a retirement funding shortfall when they had been affected by the WEP and GPO may now have a lifetime surplus of more than $300,000 once those offsets are eliminated, according to MassMutual's computer models.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ocean Water More uninformed complaints came in the form of the observation that L.A. is situated next to the Pacific Ocean, a seemingly inexhaustible abundance of water with which to put out fires.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The research is expected to provide an abundance of data on how Earth's atmosphere and climate have evolved, offering crucial insights into the dynamics of ice age cycles and the role of atmospheric carbon in climate change.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The experience of that disaster and others has led to per-event deductibles (or excess) rising from 100 million euros to 400 million euros today.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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The same things happened during the early days of the Macri administration, where the excesses of the Kirchner era were quickly investigated, and several high profile officials including former vice president Amado Boudou and Julio De Vido, Public Works Secretary, were arrested in demeaning ways.Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sanchez made a major life shift, moving from reporting to wealth creation.Ginger Gentile, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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If the sole aim of a company is to profit, extraction and exploitation become the norm as businesses seek new resources to commodify The theory of shareholder wealth maximization has, in recent years, been met with significant scrutiny.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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