1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
you'll have plenty of time to make your connecting flight
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
plenty of people showed up
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as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive
we've picked plenty blueberries, so there'll be some left over after we make the pie
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenty
Noun
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Compared to Earth’s rocky mantle, the metallic core contains a slightly higher abundance of a particular isotope known as rubidium-100.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025 -
This level of performance provides an abundance of processing power for a single PC.—
& Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
23 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
Noun
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Trump welcomes white South Africans as other refugees are halted Although apartheid rule ended long ago, the typical Black South African household has just 5% of the wealth of the typical White household, according to a 2024 study by researchers at The Africa Institute and the University of Zambia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This age gap, combined with wealth and influence, created a significant power imbalance.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The Reserve’s storage facility features scores of private vaults capable of storing 25 to 60 tons of gold, which are stored in boxes and sealed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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
Noun
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 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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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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That’s why homebuilders charge a premium for wooded lots, and why some buyers will gladly pay extra for mature trees.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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In fact, most of the countries here, including Costa Rica and Guatemala, host a Cup of Excellence, an annual competition that rigorously evaluates and scores the finest lots.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Plenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenty. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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