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
Photo : Russ Ross There’s plentiful and private garden space—rare for New York.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
But the spring promises to yield a plentiful crop of both studio and indie features packed with potential.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers also ventured out in small boats and used crossbows fitted with darts to collect whale skin samples to confirm changes in their diets in years when prey was plentiful or scarce.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
When conditions are ideal—think plentiful winter rain, mild spring temperatures, and a little luck—the state’s rolling hills and desert landscapes burst into waves of vibrant California poppies, bluebells, lupines, and other native blooms.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
But the spring promises to yield a plentiful crop of both studio and indie features packed with potential.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Researchers also ventured out in small boats and used crossbows fitted with darts to collect whale skin samples to confirm changes in their diets in years when prey was plentiful or scarce.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
When conditions are ideal—think plentiful winter rain, mild spring temperatures, and a little luck—the state’s rolling hills and desert landscapes burst into waves of vibrant California poppies, bluebells, lupines, and other native blooms.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
Adjective
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Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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And there’s ample deck and balcony space for taking in the fresh air.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of all the airlines, Alaska and Hawaiian offer the most generous commitments.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yeah, well, thank you for having me on and thank you for that really generous introduction.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Delta 9 Delta 9 is the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 1,450-square-foot living space offers an open-concept design with fresh interior and exterior paint, abundant natural light, tree-top views, and multiple outdoor venues.—
Monica Lander,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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