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
Synonyms
Examples of numerous in a Sentence
She decided to leave for numerous reasons.
The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
Recent Examples on the Web
Suleiman has participated in numerous festivals as a jury member, including Cannes and Venice.
—
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The production was faced with numerous shutdowns due to extreme weather, which included lightning storms, floods, and heat.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, Beijing could still pose numerous problems for Washington and its friends and allies.
—Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The nearly 30-year-old Boxer has experienced numerous mechanical problems in recent years.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Following numerous successful solo tours and a recent triple-headlining Trilogy Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, Mr. Worldwide is set to deliver a mix of his biggest career-spanning hits and some surprises.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Since the pandemic, the Bay Area has been hit hard by the shuttering of key, numerous venues, either temporarily or forever.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The couple were physically attacked on numerous occasions and faced death threats and discrimination.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2024
In October 2021 Neilson, who joined the MSP in 2015 and had received numerous awards for his performance was denied an interview for an open sergeant's position, in a retaliatory move, and Chiros was promoted to sergeant, the suit alleges.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The production was faced with numerous shutdowns due to extreme weather, which included lightning storms, floods, and heat.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, Beijing could still pose numerous problems for Washington and its friends and allies.
—Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The nearly 30-year-old Boxer has experienced numerous mechanical problems in recent years.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Following numerous successful solo tours and a recent triple-headlining Trilogy Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, Mr. Worldwide is set to deliver a mix of his biggest career-spanning hits and some surprises.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Since the pandemic, the Bay Area has been hit hard by the shuttering of key, numerous venues, either temporarily or forever.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The couple were physically attacked on numerous occasions and faced death threats and discrimination.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2024
In October 2021 Neilson, who joined the MSP in 2015 and had received numerous awards for his performance was denied an interview for an open sergeant's position, in a retaliatory move, and Chiros was promoted to sergeant, the suit alleges.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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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