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adjective

Definition of myriadnext
1
as in various
being of many and various kinds the myriad problems that today's cities face

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as in countless
too many to be counted the myriad influences that shape a person's character

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myriad

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noun

ˈmir-ē-əd How to pronounce myriad (audio)
as in plenty
a considerable amount the car can be outfitted with a myriad of options

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Recent Examples of myriad
Adjective
That’s because bespoke tailoring as an art form is a process that calls myriad skills, from selecting the proper cloth to actual construction and making final adjustments to the garment, all of which are handled by individuals who specialize in their part of the process. — Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 However, advocates on all sides of the debate have called for making sense of the myriad visa types and simplifying the system. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Brooks and Nick have been involved in a myriad of transactions that include full renovations with total repositioning, as well as minor improvements to the community. — Unitedpoint Capital, Kansas City Star, 9 Feb. 2025 Food service providers use eggs in myriad of dishes, sauces and for baking. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for myriad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
  1. various
  2. countless
  3. multifarious
  4. many
  5. dozen
  6. slew
  7. ton
  8. bunch
Adjective
  • Ferdinand has more than 30 million followers across various social platforms.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Through his production company Particular Pictures, Hamburg and producing partner Lauren Hennessey are in development on various film and TV projects across multiple studios.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of various
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of countless
Adjective
  • With his multifarious commitments, Anderson has a schedule that is constantly subject to revision, and meetings with him are liable to be converted from one thing into another with next to no notice.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the age of Instagram, Jane Birkin’s personal style often eclipsed her multifarious talents.
    — Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of multifarious
Adjective
  • That indicates many of the good teams tend to build through the draft.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The plan to eliminate about 150 positions was met with strong resistance from many who said that kids are struggling after the Eaton fire and need stability.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of many
Noun
  • Richard and Libor have not listened to the audiotape itself but have reviewed a copy of the complaint that details dozens of racist and derogatory comments made by officers during hours of recorded conversations.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Fort Worth police have identified a man accused of killing his girlfriend and leading dozens of officers on a chase on Monday night.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Goldman Sachs says there’s a slew of stocks the firm likes that are well positioned in an uncertain macro environment.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But a slew of signals suggest the economy is starting to lose momentum, including weaker corporate earnings, eroding consumer confidence and stingier retail sales.
    — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of slew
Noun
  • This purports to be the cost of the damage caused by the release of each additional ton of CO2 into the atmosphere.
    — The Editors, National Review, 17 Mar. 2025
  • But a ton of talent should return, starting with guards Wesley Yates and Desmond Claude.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of ton
Noun
  • The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Setting up a solar mirror has to be -- and in real life absolutely would be -- as interesting as fighting a bunch of orcs in a room.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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