1
as in loads
a considerable amount
there's a plenitude of natural beauty in the state
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2
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a plenitude of food for the dinner party
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Recent Examples of plenitude
The Captain’s surreal American experience climaxes in a scene in which all four of Downey’s characters surround him at a restaurant, laughing at the absurd plenitude of their own power while seated on a red velvet banquette.
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Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The film’s plenitude shows how people subsist alongside the irresistible rise of media fascism.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Mar. 2024
After all, Plymouth’s own governor, William Bradford, noted a plenitude of wild turkeys in the colony at that time.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
The solitude of Orbison’s music was rooted (or rootless) in wide-open spaces, whereas Byrne’s is a loneliness of plenitude, of isolation amid an inescapable urban crowd and the alienating effects of complex technologies.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2023
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Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The film’s plenitude shows how people subsist alongside the irresistible rise of media fascism.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Mar. 2024
After all, Plymouth’s own governor, William Bradford, noted a plenitude of wild turkeys in the colony at that time.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
The solitude of Orbison’s music was rooted (or rootless) in wide-open spaces, whereas Byrne’s is a loneliness of plenitude, of isolation amid an inescapable urban crowd and the alienating effects of complex technologies.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenitude
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Many dog foods include fish due to its high protein content and abundance of omega-3 fatty acids.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The ancient Greeks believed that the fruit's seeds symbolized abundance, fertility and eternity, according to the Greek Reporter. Brazil is known for its legendary fireworks show in Rio de Janeiro, especially on New Year's Eve.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Port of Baltimore, which intakes more cars and light trucks than any other port in the U.S., did not fully reopen until early June following a massive salvage effort that involved the removal of the ship and thousands of tons of steel and concrete from the river.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 eligible defenseman displayed his skating, skill and vision throughout the match, making a ton of plays.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Joe Williams brings a wealth of experience to Alpha Prime Racing, having served in various esteemed roles throughout his NASCAR career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jim Walton Source of wealth: Walmart Net worth: $111.3 bil (+$44.5 bil) 9.Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Who won and lost Wisconsin politics in 2024? After a whirlwind year for national and state politics, Dan Bice takes stock of the winners and losers, with input from a dozen Democratic and Republican politicos.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Riot doubled the size of the group tasked with connecting its games to the entertainment industry to more than two dozen people.Cecilia D’Anastasio, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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This 6-million-acre preserve of land in Alaska is home to a slew of native wildlife, such as grizzly bears and caribou, as well as Denali, the highest summit in North America.Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite a slew of stimulus measures introduced since late September, recent economic data from China indicates that the world’s second-largest economy continues to grapple with disinflation, driven by weak consumer demand and a prolonged downturn in the property market.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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The pollen of the mountain cedar isn't especially allergenic, but the sheer quantity released by the trees during December and January means that concentrations in the air are very high in some areas.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The emergence of a capitalist market economy put ever greater demand on quantification (the act of counting or measuring the quantity of something), calculation and bookkeeping skills.James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tons of Total Wireless deals extend through the new year, like the new iPhone 16 available for as low as $829, through January 30.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this week, German magazine Kicker reported that Wirtz had not only agreed to a new deal but had already signed it.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The landscaped lot has a big front porch, a patio with a flat-screen TV, a firepit, and an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven.The Week Staff, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The temptation to give him the whole lot is too much.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Plenitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenitude. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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