as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
There is no doubt that Secretary Noem’s decision was within the plenary discretion of the executive branch to make, in addition to being the right call on policy grounds given the disastrous results of Biden’s non-enforcement of immigration law.
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The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
The event’s security corralled guests — billionaires and junior consultants alike — into the plenary to wait in suspense while the Saudi and American leaders held their meetings.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
The opening plenary also includes a panel moderated by Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country—with activist Karen Washington and chef Mashama Bailey.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
The event’s security corralled guests — billionaires and junior consultants alike — into the plenary to wait in suspense while the Saudi and American leaders held their meetings.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
The opening plenary also includes a panel moderated by Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country—with activist Karen Washington and chef Mashama Bailey.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Separate lenses focus each projection from one of these star maps to fill the entire dome with about 5,000 stars.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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With that insurance, you'll reportedly be covered for theft of the whole bike, theft of components and the cost of a total write-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Original price: $129.99 Clean your whole home, from carpets to wood floors, with a BLACK+DECKER cordless stick vacuum.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Vin Folk In Hermosa Beach, Vin Folk offers a warm, welcoming vibe and a menu full of flavorful, shareable dishes with global flair, Michelin said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Świątek may be surprised to be here, but Anisimova must be in total shock.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The state recorded 188 total overdose deaths, with 129 involving opioids, which makes up 68.6 percent of its fatalities.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Shop matching sets with chic cropped pants, flowy skirts, and breezy shorts that are perfect for your next weekend getaway, beach trip, or brunch date.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Again, perfect as a new smart assistant and alarm clock in one.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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