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as in plenty
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader
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Recent Examples of plethora
Amid a plethora of global market forces, sometimes an unlikely trend emerges.
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In March, Nicholas Brendon became one of the plethora of people claimed annually by the disease, which remains the nation's leading cause of death.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Gen Z is bombarded with a plethora of advertisements for weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, coupled with images of unattainable and idealistic bodies.
—Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Voters also have a plethora of local races awaiting them on their ballots.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In March, Nicholas Brendon became one of the plethora of people claimed annually by the disease, which remains the nation's leading cause of death.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Gen Z is bombarded with a plethora of advertisements for weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, coupled with images of unattainable and idealistic bodies.
—Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Voters also have a plethora of local races awaiting them on their ballots.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
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Newsom then proposes spending that $10 billion in the next year’s budget, according to the LAO report — in essence, making a quick deposit to carry some of this year’s surplus over for next year’s budget.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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By linking their grids, member states can share domestic surpluses in real time.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Temperatures in excess of 82 degrees Fahrenheit are considered ideal conditions for tropical storm or hurricane development.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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These morality tales, focusing on figures like Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky, make an implicit claim that individual avarice somehow explains the excesses of an entire era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.—
Dan Cavanaugh,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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