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How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abundant Tables That Invite You to Snack and Savor Grazing remains the go-to approach for home entertaining, with hosts embracing abundant, artful spreads that feel effortless yet elevated. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 Elk Mountain, as the name suggests, has abundant elk and first-class hunting. Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026 Private capital, however, remains abundant and willing to fund long-term bets at scale, particularly in the case of generative AI companies. Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026 The profound tragedy is that the husband has been an intellectual and executive giant of immense quality, with abundant gifts and skills. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
  • One has a drier environment with plentiful airflow, while the other has a humid climate.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Travel headaches were plentiful throughout the two-day ordeal, with luggage being separated from its owners as flights across the country trickled to a stop.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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 Jan. 2026
  • Both benchmarks extended declines of more than $1 from the previous trading session, as market participants expected ample global supply this year.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • These tools aim to let someone move through a lobby, down a sidewalk, through a crowded hall, without having to stop and reassess every few feet.
    Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Despite widespread fatigue over tipping prompts, Americans still tend to be generous when dining out at restaurants.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Duvi was pleasantly surprised when their photographers not only issued a generous refund, but also stayed late and added extra services.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Acharia attended Raj’s recent New York City show, describing a packed venue where the predominantly young, female audience knew every lyric.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Alpine resort town in the early hours Thursday, turning a packed night of celebration into panic and tragedy.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • College football is awash in problems, including the Big Ten’s unrivaled arrogance, and its never-ending list of demands that would make Notre Dame blush.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Also, the internet is awash in fake, traumatizing slop that’s being used to score points in an ongoing information war.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the snappy interiors, replete with a mural, crimson paint and a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling windows (ideal for people watching while adding heaps of natural light to the space), the soul of Tacos Los Cholos remains untouched.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The space was replete with the repetitive knocking of drumsticks, the undulating rhythm of Qur’anic prayers, and the gut-wrenching murmur of lamentation coming from That is not still (Sesuatu yang tidak berdiam), a 2024 video work about Indonesia’s diverse soundscape.
    Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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