plenty 1 of 2

noun

Definition of plentynext
1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs you'll have plenty of time to make your connecting flight

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Relevance

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount plenty of people showed up

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plenty

2 of 2

adjective

as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive we've picked plenty blueberries, so there'll be some left over after we make the pie

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenty
  1. abundance
  2. ample
  3. wealth
  4. ton
  5. plentiful
  6. dozen
  7. generous
  8. lot
Noun
  • This year commercial Dungeness crabbing south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line was delayed due to an abundance of humpbacks and a large number of recent entanglements, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Curved steel layers cascade down the landscape like a waterfall, while an abundance of windows flood the home with natural light.
    Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of abundance
Adjective
  • In the nearly month since then the company has performed various tests on the vehicle and its ample ground systems, working up to the hot firing.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Last, the legislation makes this a 4-year pilot program with training, monitoring and reporting so there would be ample time to see what’s working and what is not.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ample
Noun
  • More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione goes on to rail in his manifesto about the disparity between America’s wealth and the quality of its health care, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Tuesday.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • The area typically receives a ton of snow in the winter and also has a nearby ski resort, Sunrise Park Resort. Pinetop, similar to Flagstaff, has plenty of good hotel and restaurant options, but that's not the best part of the snowy paradise.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Astros lost a ton of games on purpose, and cashed in the resulting high draft picks into a powerful nucleus that drove their run of success.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of ton
Adjective
  • But tech companies ought to be thinking about bringing data centers to places where renewable energy is plentiful, Intersect Power CEO Sheldon Kimber tells The Verge.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel Get Into the Holiday Spirit Ahead of First Christmas Together On the Drew & Jonathan website, the TV contractor shared that while their decor is certainly plentiful, sustainability is also a big factor in the family's Christmas decorating style.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of plentiful
Noun
  • At two dozen players, that’s between $120,000 and $252,000 in annual revenue.
    Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The hip-hop musician earns a dozen new hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dozen
Adjective
  • Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of generous
Noun
  • The School Board learned this past spring that lots for 1,500 new homes in Prairie Grove had been approved by the city, according to Superintendent Lance Campbell.
    Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Among the top lots from the brand and the overall sale were two pieces.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lot
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