numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈnü-mə-rəs 
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-,
ˈnyüm-rə-
: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
born into a numerous family
numerously
adverb
numerousness
noun
Examples of numerous in a Sentence
She decided to leave for numerous reasons.
The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
When the fire department personnel took the stage, the broadcast showed numerous actors in the audience giving a standing ovation, including Kieran Culkin, Monica Barbaro, Jesse Eisenberg, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce, Sebastian Stan, and Elle Fanning.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
There are numerous factors to consider, such as location, technology capabilities, travel schedules and role.
—Andrea Aker, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
He’s further alleged to have ordered numerous murders.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈn(y)üm-(ə-)rəs
: consisting of great numbers
numerous friends
numerously
adverb
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