so many

adjective

1
: constituting an unspecified number
can only read so many chapters each night
2
: constituting a group or pack
behaved like so many animals

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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 There’s so many scenes in that scene, and to have Jen and Angourie but also just the space and the time [to play]. Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 So, while so many of the brand's best sellers are marked down on Amazon, now's the best time to stock up. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Amazon’s fashion hub has so many other affordable matching sets for spring. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so many

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of so many was in 1533

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“So many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20many. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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