as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
an overabundance of desserts at a potluck dinner
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Recent Examples of overabundance
An overabundance of ego involvement and the judging of others will not allow the vital components of self-awareness and accountability a client needs to benefit from the coaching experience.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Winter is brimming with an overabundance of snug spoiling, but nothing is quite as indulgent as an extremely soft sweater.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
As the international relations scholar Christopher Sabatini has shown, this overabundance of regional organizations has encouraged national sovereignty at the expense of the collective values articulated in the charter.
—Ryan C. Berg, Foreign Affairs, 6 Oct. 2021
The lack of a consistent narrative flow was also partly due to the overabundance of various advantages and twists at play.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Winter is brimming with an overabundance of snug spoiling, but nothing is quite as indulgent as an extremely soft sweater.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
As the international relations scholar Christopher Sabatini has shown, this overabundance of regional organizations has encouraged national sovereignty at the expense of the collective values articulated in the charter.
—Ryan C. Berg, Foreign Affairs, 6 Oct. 2021
The lack of a consistent narrative flow was also partly due to the overabundance of various advantages and twists at play.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overabundance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overabundance
Noun
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Here is the reality of the Hogan surplus and the handoff to the Moore administration: Hogan left Moore $2.5 billion in the rainy day fund.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles would have to clear a 40-man spot for Yates, which means the Dodgers could look to move from that relief surplus.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The cost of repairs is expected to be in the thousands, with Kos having to pay a $990 insurance excess until the other driver is identified by police.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edge.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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Or start your journey to greatness with this deck of self-affirmations for financial abundance, $32 from Intelligent Change.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Overabundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overabundance. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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