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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
There is also a plethora of receivers that have been released in recent days, which may or may not impact the chances that Gallup has.
Josh Reynolds, Devin Duvernay, and Tyler Lockett are among the receivers who were just released by their respective teams.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Fares before the airline’s plethora of fees range from $59 one way to Chicago to $79 one way to Cincinnati.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
It should also be noted that Hinds is the vocalist on a plethora of Mastodon songs.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Fares before the airline’s plethora of fees range from $59 one way to Chicago to $79 one way to Cincinnati.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
It should also be noted that Hinds is the vocalist on a plethora of Mastodon songs.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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That, and the surplus of mentors who played for Dad before him.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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During the Legislature’s budget session in 2023, Minnesota was working with an $18 billion surplus and approved a budget of $72 billion, a jump from the previous $52 billion budget.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
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Why the Chomps Beef Sticks Recall Was Issued This recall was initiated voluntarily by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, the manufacturer of Chomps beef sticks out of an abundance of caution after recieving two consumer complaints reporting pieces of metal in the product.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Photographed memorably on Gisele Bündchen by Nick Knight, the collection became emblematic of early-aughts excess and the bold, if controversial, cultural mashups of John Galliano’s Dior reign.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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This excess leads to various plumbing and health problems, including mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures, restricted water flow through pipes, dry skin and hair, and prematurely faded clothing and other laundry items.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s no single path rich people follow to obtain their wealth.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Working with a wealth advisor, estate attorney and accountant can provide structure and clarity.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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