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as in plenty
being more than enough without being excessive
there's ample time to order a pizza before the show
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as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room
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Recent Examples of ample
This style is covered in a breathable knit material that offers ample foot ventilation and stability via impact-absorbing cushions in the footbed.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
The counters along the back wall provide ample work space and there is room for a full array of stainless steel appliances, including an oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Skies were clear when the evacuation took place, but the ample time allowed plenty of opportunity for fest goers and staff to clear the area before storms finally arrived in the 8 p.m. hour.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
When there's ample moisture in the atmosphere, there's always a threat of some flooding in the mountains like that.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 2025
The counters along the back wall provide ample work space and there is room for a full array of stainless steel appliances, including an oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Skies were clear when the evacuation took place, but the ample time allowed plenty of opportunity for fest goers and staff to clear the area before storms finally arrived in the 8 p.m. hour.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
When there's ample moisture in the atmosphere, there's always a threat of some flooding in the mountains like that.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ample
Adjective
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Spanning 750 square feet, the aptly named Clueless Suite features a large bedroom, a spacious living area with a full-size couch, and a private balcony.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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The Art of Grounding a Space The Manza Suite unfolds over a spacious, sunlit layout, with a private veranda that frames sweeping vistas of the East China Sea.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Despite the card’s massive print run and plentiful graded copies, PSA 10s currently command prices around $3,000, which marks a nearly 57 percent price increase over the last two years.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Lachlan MacLean, 27, was washed overboard after getting hit by a large wave during the brothers' sail from Peru to Sydney.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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India was a collage of states, each the size of a large European country, with languages, scripts and literatures of its own.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Brian Cashman is casting a wide net to try and bring someone in, but the Bronx Bombers are running out of time.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As for the chair itself, the deep, wide seat is comfortable enough to sit in for hours.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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