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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
And sure enough, Sankey offered a plethora of relevant comments during his opening remarks and the subsequent question-and-answer session with assembled reporters.
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Baltimore took quick ownership of the tragedy and dispatched a plethora of organizations and concerned citizens in response.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
Garcia was on the list of snubs that deserved an All-Star spot but missed out due to a plethora of deserving players at his position.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The plethora of celebrity voice cameos can feel grating, and the plots tend to lose the local Arlen vibe that made the first few seasons so immediately identifiable.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Baltimore took quick ownership of the tragedy and dispatched a plethora of organizations and concerned citizens in response.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
Garcia was on the list of snubs that deserved an All-Star spot but missed out due to a plethora of deserving players at his position.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The plethora of celebrity voice cameos can feel grating, and the plots tend to lose the local Arlen vibe that made the first few seasons so immediately identifiable.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
Noun
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Several were already sold out by 1 p.m. Thursday, but other restaurants open up their surplus shop in the evening.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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That one is a negative, however, as their +68 pop up surplus is quite a drag on their offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Sip wines made right on-site, sweat out nights of excess in the barrel sauna and cold plunge, and savor in-room breakfasts and alfresco wine dinners.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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With no shortage of natural night in this nursery, there’s little need for an excess of lamps or harsh overhead lighting, though the boho-style chandelier Storm added complements the wood finishes throughout the space.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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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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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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