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 And that’s not including the countless defensive pass interference penalties called on the Broncos that result in automatic 15-yard gains. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 Schleinzer wrote the role specifically for Hüller, whose performance continues to move him even after countless viewings. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 In an era where information is a market commodity capable of causing countless problems or yielding numerous benefits, a communicator’s negotiating ability and strategy are crucial. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Ogle said this country’s story is made up of countless communities with people who share a belief in the promise of America, and the Southland is filled with those communities. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countless
  1. many
  2. numerous
  3. innumerable
  4. numberless
Adjective
  • Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Like many other Democratic candidates, el Sayed has focused on the high energy costs that many people are facing.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • Police found numerous weapons and anti-government materials in the defendants’ vehicle and Huntsville apartment, according to court documents.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Less than a month after astonishing the world with its solution to the long-standing Navier-Stokes problem, OpenAI has released 722 maths papers, proving or disproving problems across numerous fields from algebraic geometry to number theory.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • The incubator for innumerable cultural innovations and political breakthroughs, from the lowrider to fitness culture, skating to the California burrito, gay rights, immigrant rights, disability rights.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Their combustion produces greenhouse gases that mix with emissions from innumerable other sources in a common atmosphere.
    — Gale Norton, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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