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
Because of his vision, countless musicians were able to reach hearts across the planet.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Nick Noone has fallen on his face in front of thousands of people countless times.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Gómez, a street vendor who sells water and soft drinks, introduced her family with pride and determination, presenting them as representative of countless other working-class Mexicans.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
This common-sense law has the potential to save countless young lives.
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Martha Lopez-Anderson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for countless
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Nick Noone has fallen on his face in front of thousands of people countless times.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Gómez, a street vendor who sells water and soft drinks, introduced her family with pride and determination, presenting them as representative of countless other working-class Mexicans.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
This common-sense law has the potential to save countless young lives.
—
Martha Lopez-Anderson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countless
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.
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There are numerous reasons for the housing shortage, but one of the most important is the sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008.
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Over the next few days, innumerable shops, houses and places of worship are reduced to ashes, and hundreds of people, Hindu and Muslim, are killed.
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Like many Europeans who became interested in alternative or occult traditions in the early 20th century, she was drawn to and influenced by innumerable schools of spirituality, philosophy, and mythology.
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Or they will be devoured by plankton’s numberless predators.
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The shift is already underway in markets like Brazil and Australia, where numberless cards and systems are gaining traction.
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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countless. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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