as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
According to the event's website, the NATO sessions and plenary will be held at various venues in the NATO village in downtown Dayton, including the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, and CareSource headquarters.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 June 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who attended the launching ceremony, ordered the destroyer to be repaired by the late-June plenary session of the ruling Workers’ Party, calling it a matter of national honor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
There is no doubt that Secretary Noem’s decision was within the plenary discretion of the executive branch to make, in addition to being the right call on policy grounds given the disastrous results of Biden’s non-enforcement of immigration law.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 June 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who attended the launching ceremony, ordered the destroyer to be repaired by the late-June plenary session of the ruling Workers’ Party, calling it a matter of national honor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
There is no doubt that Secretary Noem’s decision was within the plenary discretion of the executive branch to make, in addition to being the right call on policy grounds given the disastrous results of Biden’s non-enforcement of immigration law.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
Adjective
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This lady has harassed me the entire time behind the scenes, trying to have ppl call me to abort my baby, wishing death on my unborn child and so much more!—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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On Reddit, entire threads have turned into emotional autopsies of these scenes, with users on r/SquidGame treating each detail like a code to crack.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The dad of three also told PEOPLE that the whole affair brought the family closer together.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Working anaerobically brings on a whole host of benefits, including boosted cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, and energy levels, as SELF previously reported.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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No full freeway closures were scheduled in metro Phoenix over the weekend, but cross streets along the Loop 101 were set to be closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Construction is about 20% complete, and the building is on track to open for the 2026-27 school year, said Lippman, the CEO of Carmen Schools.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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All the elements are there, complete with potential cliff-hanger endings for each episode.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In total, their work helped more than 1,300 veterans in 2024.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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In total, during the fiscal year ending in June 2025, the park rangers department billed more than 1,650 hours of overtime.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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In the post’s third slide, Mahomes posed alongside her husband Patrick Mahomes, and their two children, Sterling and Bronze, while wearing a plain T-shirt, black shorts, and a fuss-free crossbody bag perfect for days spent chasing little ones.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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