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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
The Altra Lone Peak 9s were extremely comfortable out of the box and offered ample cushioning with the brand's signature Altra Ego foam midsoles, which are lighter in weight for enhanced flexibility and responsiveness.
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Fjallraven’s Raven jacket ($250) features a classic style that looks good in pretty much any environment while providing ample weather protection.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
But with the departure of Van Lith, Prince and Madison Conner there’s ample playing time for Bigby available now.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
The image features a small region of the SMC near the center of NGC 346, a star cluster that is home to dozens of massive young stars, fueled by ample amounts of dust and gas.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Fjallraven’s Raven jacket ($250) features a classic style that looks good in pretty much any environment while providing ample weather protection.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
But with the departure of Van Lith, Prince and Madison Conner there’s ample playing time for Bigby available now.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
The image features a small region of the SMC near the center of NGC 346, a star cluster that is home to dozens of massive young stars, fueled by ample amounts of dust and gas.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
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That doesn’t even include the spacious porch and second-floor balcony pictured.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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This slim model bears all the hallmarks of a good humidifier—adjustable mist levels, an easy top fill and spacious water storage, and wide coverage—but is especially well-suited for those who love to sync theirs with their phones.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Replacements are plentiful but have done little to stunt the term’s rise.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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What the characters can or cannot do in response, and the catharsis they’re prevented from attaining, are both key parts of their story, and of life in the West Bank at large — a reality Nabulsi conveys in stark, realistic hues, despite her first-feature growing pains.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
11 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
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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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Among other differences, Remus and Romulus also have wider heads, larger teeth and jaws, and more muscular legs than its kin, Time reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lamm points out the characteristics that make these animals dire wolves: more pronounced shoulders, a slightly wider head, and thicker haunches than modern-day gray wolves.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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