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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant This is about helping people build the most abundant lives possible. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 This creates an abundant depth of flavor from the get-go. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 There are also abundant mule deer, antelope, moose and water fowl. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 Bedrock was working on sodium-ion batteries, which are lower cost, as sodium is more abundant and cheaper than lithium, and don't use cobalt or nickel. Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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  • Color combinations of Masters green — also known as Pantone 342 — and Butter Yellow, the season’s hottest spring shade, have been plentiful.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Apple has long made iPhones in China through contract manufacturer Foxconn due to the country’s cheap, plentiful, and technically skilled labor.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
  • On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Since then, she’s benefitted from the generous and spot-on counsel of dozens of smart people in government, the media, and in other circles.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The generous battery keeps podcasts alive for a full travel day, and a ten‑minute quick top‑up grants four extra hours before boarding.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.
    Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
  • In a 112-110 overtime win over the Clippers, a thrilling victory before a packed house at Ball Arena, the two sides of Jamal Murray encapsulated the two sides of the Denver Nuggets.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Last week, markets were awash in rumors that the Bank of Japan, People’s Bank of China or one Asian monetary authority or another might be reducing exposure to Trump’s policy chaos.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The post is replete with myths and false transphobic stereotypes, particularly revolving around the narratives that gender and biology are inextricable and that trans women are dangerous.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The newswires are replete with anecdotal arguments about why the markets will or won’t rebound from President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tariffs.
    Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • Comparisons to iconic heel turns like Hulk Hogan's nWo alliance are rife, given Cena's lengthy babyface tenure.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Speculation is rife, varied Speculation as to what form an affordable Tesla (maybe more than one vehicle) will take varies.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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