as in loads
a considerable amount
a degree in that field would give you a plateful of possibilities for a career
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Recent Examples of plateful
On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes).
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Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
From a massive round tray your server will unload plateful after plateful.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
A couple of them wouldn't even try a bite, literally wrinkling their nose at the plateful my mom artfully stacked in a pretty pyramid.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
While there isn’t any signature filet mignon among the menu of pending free agents, the Cardinals have a plateful of stick-to-your-ribs, meat and potato players who have served them well in various roles.
—Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
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Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
From a massive round tray your server will unload plateful after plateful.
—Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024
A couple of them wouldn't even try a bite, literally wrinkling their nose at the plateful my mom artfully stacked in a pretty pyramid.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
While there isn’t any signature filet mignon among the menu of pending free agents, the Cardinals have a plateful of stick-to-your-ribs, meat and potato players who have served them well in various roles.
—Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plateful
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All members who lost access to more than two dozen major hospitals in the Metroplex on Tuesday once again have in-network access to Southwestern’s medical facilities, and the coverage is retroactive, Blue Cross Blue Shield said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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He’s scored dozens of other appearances throughout the 100-spot list as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This is a great energy saver and also mitigates tons of cord chaos your pets may get into under the cloak of darkness.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Things came to a head inside the operation last week, in the run up to a slew of release date changes, four sources with knowledge of the matter told Variety.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Amazon also ordered a slew of international spinoffs, including Italy’s Citadel: Diana and India’s Citadel: Honey Bunny, which both premiered last year.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
28 Mar. 2025
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And even still, that can be a progressive tax that, in theory, would take a larger chunk of revenue from those who have more property and have more wealth than those who lack it.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Catch up quick: The concept of ripping a bagel chunk and dipping it into a cream cheese container feels wrong.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Outside of the typical deviled eggs, carrot cake and piles of candy known to come with Easter, San Diego’s restaurants have more to offer.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The rugs were made using five different weaving techniques, including Beni’s debut of the Rabat method—characterized by fine knotting and low pile for elegant, exacting detail.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Financial details of the Amalie deal were not disclosed.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Known as indie dyers, these companies deal in smaller quantities — often from a specific breed of sheep — and use higher quality bases.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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One big issue is fertilizers, which are applied in large quantities to coffees grown in open fields.—
Marta Zaraska,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Plateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plateful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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