as in various
being of many and various kinds
the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of manifold
National security experts say the risks are manifold.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
Those early chat rooms and instant messages could only hint at the manifold ways the internet would come to shape our culture.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The reasons for the show’s appeal are manifold, starting with the odd-trio chemistry of the three leads (Short, plus his longtime co-conspirator Steve Martin and relative whippersnapper Selena Gomez).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Feel how soft flower petals are and how rough the bark of manifold trees.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
Those early chat rooms and instant messages could only hint at the manifold ways the internet would come to shape our culture.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The reasons for the show’s appeal are manifold, starting with the odd-trio chemistry of the three leads (Short, plus his longtime co-conspirator Steve Martin and relative whippersnapper Selena Gomez).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Feel how soft flower petals are and how rough the bark of manifold trees.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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Some are discontinuing various product lines, and others are cutting workers or closing altogether.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tensions have been running high in Denmark in recent days after various reports of drone activity, and hundreds of possible sightings reported by concerned citizens couldn’t officially be confirmed.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Following, 10 takeaways from Locarno – with more to come – including what Thompson, Jackie Chan, Alexander Payne and Lucy Liu said at the Swiss fest, Locarno’s global distribution dynamics, buzz titles and multifarious Locarno dealing.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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This focus on showcasing Black identity via the dandies who have influenced culture as far back as the 19th century inspired Met Gala guests in multifarious ways, but sparkle and an accent on custom designs ruled the night.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The entire film that follows plays out by toggling back and forth among myriad different perspectives, including Idris Elba as POTUS, in an ever-growing ensemble during those 18 minutes.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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Every school was feeling its way around to some degree when the NCAA rule changes arrived in the summer of 2021, and myriad state laws muddled the picture even further.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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