as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
a plenteous supply of napkins for the backyard barbecue
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Recent Examples of plenteous
Orton’s operation later expanded to include saxophonist Alabaster dePlume, whose part-time pursuits are too plenteous to list here, and guitar wonk Grey McMurray.
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Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large.
—Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022
Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large.
—Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022
Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky.
—Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenteous
Adjective
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Helium-3 is rare on Earth but is thought to be plentiful on the moon.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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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
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
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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The zoom ring is generous in size while the manual focus ring is quite narrow, so gloved use of the lens may be an issue.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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