countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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On this Thursday, all eight Ivy League universities will simultaneously release their regular admission decisions, transforming the hopes and plans of countless students. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 From countless celebrities sporting the brand to collaborations with renowned athletes like Roger Federer, On is undoubtedly having a moment. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025 To date, Hot Ones has chatted to Sabrina Carpenter, Will Smith, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Paris Hilton, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel and countless others, and the clips rack up millions of views each. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Instead, most are providing vital services to the American people through agencies like Social Security, Veterans Affairs and countless others, including VOA and the other USAGM networks. Al Pessin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countless was in 1588

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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