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
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Andrea Bartz, People.com, 18 May 2025
Discounted towels, bath mats, hampers and even viral toilet seat/bidet attachments are aplenty while the Amazon Prime Day deals continue.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
With options aplenty, narrowing it down is no easy feat.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Adverb
These 7 novels deliver twisted group dynamics and drama aplenty (and — bonus!
—Andrea Bartz, People.com, 18 May 2025
Discounted towels, bath mats, hampers and even viral toilet seat/bidet attachments are aplenty while the Amazon Prime Day deals continue.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty
Adjective
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Florida health officials announced on July 11 that four people had died and at least seven others were made sick due to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that seems to be plentiful in Florida's warm climate.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Giddy gratification and gory glimpses of the ocean predators are plentiful this year, as is some frightening and fascinating footage of the summer season’s seminal scallywag.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Cedar ceilings top off just about every room, and a cedar roof deck offers ample outdoor space atop the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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With an appreciation that there still are ample challenges ahead, even if the Celtics, Pacers and Bucks might not match their recent best.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplenty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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