PLENTY Synonyms: 271 Similar and Opposite Words

plenty 1 of 2

noun

Definition of plenty

as in abundance

an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs you'll have plenty of time to make your connecting flight

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as in loads

a considerable amount plenty of people showed up

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plenty

2 of 2

adjective

as in ample

being more than enough without being excessive we've picked plenty blueberries, so there'll be some left over after we make the pie

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Noun

For families With an abundance of outdoor and cultural activities available here—in addition to several on-site eateries, horse stables, and a golf course—families have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Voters overall do not see an abundance of moderate sentiment in either party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Adjective

There is access to miles of amazing hiking trails, gin bottle-blue glacial rivers and lakes, and ample opportunity to spot the again-thriving native wildlife.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But critics point to turmoil already seen at CBS under Skydance ownership — and aren’t convinced this new body will move the needle much, because Ellison is set to have ample oversight over appointments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ample

Noun

The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Monica Heslington, head of the Goldman Sachs family office art and collectibles strategy practice, said the guide is designed for the bank’s private wealth clients.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealth

Adjective

Finally, their proposal would give Appropriations Committee leaders a quick route to the Senate floor for popular spending bills with plentiful spending amendment opportunities.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Cheaper and more plentiful computing power would allow AI agents to proliferate, Hayes said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of plentiful

Noun

Israeli strikes in northern and southern Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded at least a dozen others, according to health officials at Gaza hospitals.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dozen

Adjective

The rooms Rooms are clean and bright, content to sit back, relax, and let the killer oceanfront views do much of the work where possible; first order of business are massive windows and glass doors leading out onto generous balconies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Before going to bed, Joy leaves out a generous spread of midnight snacks packed full of chicken for the guests, who stay up late.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

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