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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The left and right seams along the bodice, in addition to the tie belt, make for such a flattering fit on so many different body types. Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026 There’s so many factors that play into it. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Below, find the 10 most memorable celebrity wedding looks ever, featuring sweeping trains, beaded corsets, yards of tulle, and so many more stunning details. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 Credit that to a storyline that keeps things zippy and songs that work on so many levels. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so many

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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