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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica
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Recent Examples of abundant
Austin interior designers happily have their work cut out creating homes for the creatives, tech workers, and other design-conscious individuals attracted by the financial incentives, abundant space, and outdoor lifestyle that the city offers.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of these employees have abundant options in the private sector and will be difficult to woo back.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Activities and Experiences The resort spans 1,300 acres of stunning coastline with seven beautiful beaches, trails, and abundant natural beauty.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife along the way.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of these employees have abundant options in the private sector and will be difficult to woo back.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Activities and Experiences The resort spans 1,300 acres of stunning coastline with seven beautiful beaches, trails, and abundant natural beauty.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife along the way.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
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Squirrels are plentiful when the sun’s out, while rats are a more common sight after dusk.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cotton fields, which once were plentiful in the area around the ballpark, have been replaced by large distribution centers, including an Amazon facility a mile or so from Goodyear Ballpark.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Elite institutions will continue to thrive, as will second-tier schools that can differentiate themselves in a crowded market.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Josephine Chen, a partner at Sequoia, said the crowded market reflects the seriousness of the problem.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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As Birdville boys basketball looked for its first state championship appearance in program history, supporters of the program created an electric playoff environment in a packed arena at Lewisville High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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Raluca Anghel, Global Head of External Affairs and Industry Relations, Natural Diamond Council, gave a talk that packed particular power.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Critical Thinking In a world awash with data, the ability to discern signals from noise is invaluable.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the start of Budweiser’s exclusive arrangement with the NFL, the Super Bowl was awash in suds, with Schlitz, Löwenbräu, Miller High Life, Schmidt’s, Lone Star, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Hamm’s and Blatz all doing their part to develop an indelible association between an ice-cold brew and gameday.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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London’s massive, middle-class Barbican Estate, completed in 1982, created a small city within the city, replete with plazas, a waterway and iconic concrete and brick buildings.—
Michael Allen,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Russell and Tolstoy did not spare their readers, depicting ghastly scenes replete with torn and bloodied bodies and decomposing animal carcasses.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Speculation about when the season would move ahead has been rife since Sky Deutschland pulled out of original content in July 2023.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street investors regularly financed slaving expeditions, and bribery of customs officers and juries was rife.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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