superabundance

noun

Definition of superabundancenext
1
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV

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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs

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  1. abundance
  2. surplus
  3. excess
  4. wealth
Noun
  • If there’s little forensic evidence tying Allen to the crime, then the abundance of alternate suspects could present a gold mine for his defense.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Out of an abundance of caution, the school will hold a virtual learning day Tuesday, Elliott wrote.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of abundance
Noun
  • The surplus is from the last fiscal year, which ended in June.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The budget contained £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax rises to plug a hole in the public finances — with Reeves committing to move toward a day-to-day spending surplus — and to allow for greater investment in public services.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of surplus
Noun
  • The Trust makes monthly distributions to the holders of Units of the excess of the preceding month’s royalty income received over expenses incurred.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Fred is not responsible for repaying the $400 excess from the FSA.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of excess
Noun
  • Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.
    Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of wealth
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