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 While Dolly Parton's life taught us countless lessons, one that stands out is that life's little comforts deserve celebrating. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Seemingly countless millions of dollars are being spent on the measure, particularly by its wealthy opponents. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Weekend membership passes are still available with options for multiday and single-day attendance, with countless activities, workshops and parties to attend. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Her philanthropic work saved countless lives — and changed our world for the better. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countless
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. innumerable
  4. numberless
Adjective
  • And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Harte and the 15-year-old allegedly exchanged numerous personal text messages over a span of several months.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sam Garcia, a Mexican American rancher and scientist who raises cattle in Sonora, told CNN that any livestock entering the US will be inspected numerous times for screwworm before being dipped in a chemical bath.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Along with McCartney, tributes to Parton have poured in from her innumerable peers and admirers, including Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and Maggie Rogers.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, on TikTok, on Threads, and, presumably, in innumerable group texts, a contrarian consensus has flourished.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 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
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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countless. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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