superabundance

noun

Definition of superabundancenext
1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV

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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs

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  1. abundance
  2. surplus
  3. excess
  4. wealth
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
  • Out of an abundance of caution, the school will hold a virtual learning day Tuesday, Elliott wrote.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of abundance
Noun
  • The surplus is from the last fiscal year, which ended in June.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The budget contained £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax rises to plug a hole in the public finances — with Reeves committing to move toward a day-to-day spending surplus — and to allow for greater investment in public services.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of surplus
Noun
  • The Trust makes monthly distributions to the holders of Units of the excess of the preceding month’s royalty income received over expenses incurred.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Fred is not responsible for repaying the $400 excess from the FSA.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of excess
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
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