ABUNDANCE Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

abundance

noun

ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s

Definition of abundance

as in loads

a considerable amount an abundance of flowers for the wedding grew up with an abundance of cousins

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Relevance

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as in plenty

an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs we have an abundance of food, so eat as much as you want

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Recent Examples of abundance In an era of AI abundance, high levels of trust make people want to stretch their skills, stay with the company, and create new intellectual property (IP). — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 This tiny modern lantern emits an abundance of light and is lightweight and safe to use at home as an emergency backup or while camping. — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Those are what Americans consider signs of abundance, the survey found. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundance

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Noun

Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid displaying signs of wealth and use caution at night, particularly at beaches, bars, transportation centers and on public transit.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Asia remains a major unknown as consumer confidence remains uneven, compounded by the August announcement of a 20 percent tax on overseas and offshore wealth.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

Optimal Transit The original 100-MW Kraaken concept is a roughly 300-ft (91-m), 50,000-long-ton vessel, while the smaller 10/20-MW design measures around 250 ft (76 m).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The Taiwanese navy is planning to invest heavily in large surface combatants, including a new 7,000-ton warship and as many as 12 3,000-ton light frigates.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

The quantity of shots allowed is a major reason, with 44 in total, 15 of which have been on target.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
At present, lithium-ion batteries excel at short-term electricity storage (hours), but hydrogen can be stored in large quantities in underground salt caverns for months, balancing seasonal swings in renewable energy production.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quantity

Noun

Blair's victory represents a key gain for Black gay political candidates this cycle after a slew of losses.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

In the aftermath, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in what turned out to be Turkey’s largest protests in a dozen years.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Gravest Gravy, an album consisting of a dozen previously unheard tracks that were recorded in 1977, with Big Star’s Alex Chilton producing, captures the band’s pioneering psychobilly sound at its birth.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of deal

Noun

Consumers can check the California Department of Public Health’s recall listings for product photos, lot numbers, expiration dates and other information needed to determine whether a product is affected.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The couple first tried for locations in Chicago and San Francisco and finally ended up in Exposition Park, taking over land that was once parking lots and transforming it into a futuristic museum that has been likened to a spaceship.

— Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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