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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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 The 2025 G550’s ample output shines just about everywhere, including having serious passing power on the highway.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The sturdy steel construction and ample 710 square inches of cooking area come at a budget price.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Plenteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenteous. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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