countless

adjective

ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
Definition of countlessnext
as in many
too many to be counted I've told you countless times not to do that

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Recent Examples of countless Thanks to the gold rush, Northern California’s population surged as countless Americans, as well as immigrants from across the globe, arrived to seek their fortune. — Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026 With countless flavor and color combinations to choose from, frosting is the perfect finishing touch for everything from sugar cookies to layer cakes. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026 There are brand dinners, destination shows and off-calendar presentations, store openings, festival takeovers, awards events and countless other celebrity parties, all designed to create a moment and, ideally, keep a brand in the conversation. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 Presidential decisions represent countless underlying judgments. — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countless
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. innumerable
  4. numberless
Adjective
  • Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • As the city continues to rebuild, many landmarks are welcoming tourists again.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Rhoades, convicted and sentenced to death in 1999, had filed numerous appeals over the following decades.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her pressure campaign against schools led to numerous settlements, and in one case, the resignation of the president of the University of Virginia.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • True, innumerable everyday expressions have uncomfortable connotations.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Indigenous leaders respond While the moment was meaningful for innumerable Catholic faithful, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation released a statement encouraging a wider cultural reading.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of innumerable
Adjective
  • Or they will be devoured by plankton’s numberless predators.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The shift is already underway in markets like Brazil and Australia, where numberless cards and systems are gaining traction.
    — Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of numberless

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counting (up to)
countless
count noun
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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countless. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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