as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Recent Examples of aplenty
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Transfer players were aplenty at Saturday’s event.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Gadd is a man transformed from his semi-autobiographical (controversially so) Netflix smash Baby Reindeer, with biceps aplenty.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Transfer players were aplenty at Saturday’s event.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The tempo was hard and fast with turnovers aplenty.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Don't worry—there are still cowboy vibes aplenty.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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The still-plentiful coal trains south from Denver will subside as the coal plants at Pueblo, Fountain and other places retire in coming years.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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From my steward remembering my name to a bartender recalling my exact drink order amid a frenzied crowd during a late-night piano show, the staff are plentiful and seem genuinely eager to greet guests attentively, which creates a personalized atmosphere on a ship that is otherwise massive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Celebrate this Earth Day by indulging in the fruits, vegetables, fungi and legumes the region plentifully provides at these capital region eateries.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Almost one year ago, the Saudis stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production that had been halted since 2023, ignoring widespread warnings that global oil markets were already plentifully supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, made that abundantly clear as the Philadelphia Flyers began their quest for the Stanley Cup last week.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Your sense of humor is abundantly evident to anyone who is fortunate enough to spend time with you.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Josh Brolin's Atlanta home includes this gourmet chef’s kitchen anchored by a large center island with ample storage, a casual seating area, and an eat-in dining space.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This vibrant yellow flower serves as the perfect ground covering for areas that get ample sun day to day.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other publishers offered writers more generous rates, and Gernsback's reputation for occasionally stiffing his creditors became an advantage for his competitors.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, everything works out optimally.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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