many a/an
idiom
formal + literary
—used with a singular noun to refer to a large number of things or people
I've been there many a time.
Many a tale was told.
Many a man has tried but few men have succeeded.
Examples of many a/an in a Sentence
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Neil and the folks at Dreamchaser’s Brewery created a wonderful spot, one that many of us created lifelong memories in, and one that gave many a feeling of hometown comfort.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
The father-son duo were the emotional crux of many a Glee plotline, from Kurt’s bullying trauma to Burt’s cancer diagnosis.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2024
The Italian eyewear brand is setting up shop on the La Terrasse by Albane atop the JW Marriott, site of many a premiere afterparty and A-list affair over the years.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
For example, upon the recent, tragic passing of DBZ’s creator, Akira Toriyama, whose creations helped launch anime into the American market, many a hip hop artist grieved, stating Goku’s character as inspiration for their drive.
—Aj Morris, Essence, 10 May 2024
The Lost Coast, a Northern California trail on many a hiker’s bucket list, is one of the only coastal backpacking opportunities in the contiguous United States.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The year that introduced us to Ciara’s Goodies and Usher’s Confessions also brought us now-classic qualified films that sent us lining up for the multiplex and later took many a spin in our DVD players after school.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Digital privacy has been the subject of many a court battle, including when former California Rep. Devin Nunes sued a parody cow account.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The state's minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
The father-son duo were the emotional crux of many a Glee plotline, from Kurt’s bullying trauma to Burt’s cancer diagnosis.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2024
The Italian eyewear brand is setting up shop on the La Terrasse by Albane atop the JW Marriott, site of many a premiere afterparty and A-list affair over the years.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
For example, upon the recent, tragic passing of DBZ’s creator, Akira Toriyama, whose creations helped launch anime into the American market, many a hip hop artist grieved, stating Goku’s character as inspiration for their drive.
—Aj Morris, Essence, 10 May 2024
The Lost Coast, a Northern California trail on many a hiker’s bucket list, is one of the only coastal backpacking opportunities in the contiguous United States.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The year that introduced us to Ciara’s Goodies and Usher’s Confessions also brought us now-classic qualified films that sent us lining up for the multiplex and later took many a spin in our DVD players after school.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Digital privacy has been the subject of many a court battle, including when former California Rep. Devin Nunes sued a parody cow account.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The state's minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Many a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20a%2Fan. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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