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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Shahniani says his home feels special because so many friends helped with the design, the art on the walls and even his clothing. Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Many travelers never get beyond Naoshima, but there are so many other versions of the region to see. Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 His ability to make so many different plays was on display today. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Surely few would bet against it, especially after so many twists and turns already in a competition that continues to delight in delivering the unexpected. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 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 7 May. 2026.

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