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
  • If there’s little forensic evidence tying Allen to the crime, then the abundance of alternate suspects could present a gold mine for his defense.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Stefanovic didn’t need to play a starring role given the abundance of talent around him.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of abundance
Adjective
  • The studio is now an artist’s dream, with two kilns, ample space to work, storage and a dedicated area where Hsiao can pack her orders.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • With ample savings, happy retirees tend not to retire until the mortgage is paid off or the end is at least within sight.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of ample
Noun
  • Noninterest income increased by $150 thousand, primarily due to higher wealth management fees and fees for other customer services.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In a system where economic policies can either break down or build up wealth barriers, your ballot is your voice for financial change.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • Who makes the best tamales in Phoenix? Metro Phoenix is home to tons of Latin American restaurants.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Fin whales are the second-largest whale species, according to NOAA Fisheries, and fully grown can reach up to 85 feet long and weigh between 40 tons and 80 tons.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of ton
Adjective
  • So do lower speed limits, plentiful speed cameras, and consistent enforcement.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Blood is a plentiful source of protein-building amino acids, but those typically only account for around 10% of the fuel used by mammals during exercise.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of plentiful
Noun
  • More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta and Karol G are among the more than two dozen artists nominated for the biggest awards of the night — record of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of dozen
Adjective
  • Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Our library had a generous limit of 150 items per person.
    Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of generous
Noun
  • Built to its lot lines on all sides, the landmarked tower has a palazzo-type facade that extends from ground to roof, meant to assure of its strength and stability.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • By April of this year, only a handful of new Bolts remained on dealership lots.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of lot
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