so many

adjective

1
: constituting an unspecified number
can only read so many chapters each night
2
: constituting a group or pack
behaved like so many animals

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So why did Smith's seatmate get so many rum and cokes? Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025 Plus, Miles takes us behind the scenes of one of the most epic photoshoots in Vogue and GQ’s histories: the centerpiece portfolio of the May 2025 issue, styled by Law Roach, shot by Tyler Mitchell, and featuring icons including Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae, Spike Lee, and so many more. Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 2 May 2025 Plus: Please, shoppers, don’t try on so many clothes. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025 Part of the fun of pink is that there are so many color variations to play with, depending on your vibe and mood. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for so many

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of so many was in 1533

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“So many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20many. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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