plethora

noun

ˈple-thə-rə How to pronounce plethora (audio)
Definition of plethoranext
1
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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2
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 The in-house brand of Italian manufacturing company Castor, which works with a plethora of luxury fashion houses, delivered another solid collection filled with uncomplicated silhouettes. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Google has all the ingredients to have done this first — control of a mobile operating system in Android, search dominance, a plethora of apps from email to maps. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 American Horror Story is officially back for its 13th season — and so are many of the franchise’s most memorable characters, with a plethora of superstitions to come. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Just like crevices in window frames, openings in door and window screens can invite a plethora of pests inside. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plethora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plethora
  1. abundance
  2. surplus
  3. wealth
  4. excess
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
  • The law allows national and state member banks to invest up to 20% of their capital and surplus in affordable housing, small business lending and community revitalization.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The recent closing of Hawthorne Race Course brought a surge in the number of surplus thoroughbreds.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of surplus
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
Noun
  • Uncover dough and moisten hands in water, shaking off excess.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Trump says the Biden administration set those fees higher than necessary and built up a surplus, and the White House is framing the checks as a return of that excess.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of excess

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“Plethora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plethora. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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