countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
Synonyms of countlessnext
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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Because coverage is guaranteed, people do not have to agonize every year over choosing a health plan based on countless variables. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026 Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 Butter is a staple in many kitchens and makes countless meals, snacks and sweets taste better. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The San Francisco rock outlet stopped at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Tuesday on its Final Frontier tour, which is ostensibly a farewell road trip after 15 studio albums and countless shows over the band’s more than 50-year run. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countless was in 1593

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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