any number of

idiom

: many different
The dish can be prepared in any number of ways.

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Over the decades, Wuthering Heights has inspired any number of telenovelas, and this slick, fevered 2019 Venezuelan miniseries is a good example of how Emily Brontë’s tale maps onto the rhythms of a soap opera. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 The fruit's protective peel can easily (and deliciously) make its way into any number of dishes. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026 Cat-eye polish can be manipulated into any number of intricate designs, including these mesmerizing swirls. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 Inspired by history For the athletes, Jean could have chosen not just from any number of Haitian masters, but also from many of Duval-Carrié’s works drawn from Haitian history. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any number of

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“Any number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20number%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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