as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the delegation to the international convention was given plenary authority to negotiate a treaty in the nation's best interest
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Recent Examples of plenary
Popular Party deputy Cayetana Alvarez de Toledo is seen speaking during a plenary session of Spain's Congress, April 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Majid Ebnoreza (L) shakes hands with China’s former defence attache to the USA Zhang Li after speaking during a plenary session of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on September 19, 2025.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the standards body responsible for IT sustainability metrics (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 39) is conducting active revision of its standards through 2026, with a key plenary meeting in May 2026.
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Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026
While currently under revision, the CSDDD was seemingly significantly impacted by the omnibus simplification package proposals, though details should emerge from tomorrow’s plenary session.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Dec. 2025
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Majid Ebnoreza (L) shakes hands with China’s former defence attache to the USA Zhang Li after speaking during a plenary session of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on September 19, 2025.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the standards body responsible for IT sustainability metrics (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 39) is conducting active revision of its standards through 2026, with a key plenary meeting in May 2026.
—
Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026
While currently under revision, the CSDDD was seemingly significantly impacted by the omnibus simplification package proposals, though details should emerge from tomorrow’s plenary session.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plenary
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Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.
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Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.
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These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
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Biologists rescued 29 of the birds in the late 1980s, preventing their total extinction.
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In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.
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While no missile defense system offers perfect protection, modern layered architectures have significantly improved the ability to detect, track, and intercept increasingly sophisticated threats.
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“Plenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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