galore

adjective

gə-ˈlȯr How to pronounce galore (audio)
Definition of galorenext
1
as in plentiful
pouring forth in great amounts there was food galore at our Thanksgiving meal

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2
as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive with restaurants galore, the city is an epicure's delight

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Recent Examples of galore Meanwhile, the Intel processor keeps apps zipping along, and the generous hard drive is enough to store movies galore. — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022 Elsewhere on the red carpet, there were tuxes galore from the male stars, and plenty of poppy pins. — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 9 Nov. 2022 Arizona essentially doubled up yardage on the team with reasons galore to corner the market on momentum. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Finally, Gould included callbacks galore in this farewell to the Heisenberg-verse. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for galore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galore
  1. plentiful
  2. ample
  3. abundant
  4. generous
  5. lavish
  6. copious
  7. excessive
Adjective
  • David Standridge’s philosophy is all about harvesting what’s plentiful and turning it into something delicious.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The service Employees are beautiful, plentiful and delightful, with a high staff-to-resident ratio that keeps guests from feeling overlooked, although communication between departments could be better.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of plentiful
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  • The King Studio had ample room for relaxing during the day—with a couch, coffee table, and corner accent chair—and a welcoming canopy king bed for restful nights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While there's no denying the importance of a veggie-heavy diet and a regular exercise regimen, ample research points to the psychological benefits of both meditation and mindfulness.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Scientists identified abundant esterase enzymes in LCAP-containing forest samples.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After a couple frosty mornings, abundant sunshine will warm us up into the lower 60s Saturday afternoon and the mid-60s on Sunday.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of abundant
Adjective
  • The decor could feel a little utilitarian, but that didn't bother me; the generous proportions and practical layout were more consequential.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Strong reviews should continue to propel the lavish film at the box office, which carries a substantial $100 million price tag.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Kim Kardashian’s parade of 46th birthday outfits continues, and her most recent night-out ensemble might be her most lavish look yet.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • The core elements—airy melodies, drug talk, copious ad-libs—are old hat, but frank tales of suburban ennui and romantic strife give the Minneapolis rapper’s latest album a refreshingly personal air.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Hal once again — not without reason and copious precedent — misreads the situation and lets fly with the bare facts of the situation.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of copious
Adjective
  • According to a one-year analysis of data collected from San Francisco’s 33 camera locations and other traffic-sensing equipment, excessive speeding — more than 10 mph above the speed limit — dropped nearly 80%.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Brought by Koya’s estate and daughter Nathifa Wright, it’s being heard at Sacramento’s United States District Court and seeks damages for 17 claims, including false detention, excessive force and wrongful death.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of excessive

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“Galore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galore. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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