1
as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
Related Words
Relevance
2
as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of litany
Once the group was cornered, Guerry is accused of unleashing a litany of violence against them in retaliation for throwing the water balloon.
—
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Peaky produced a litany of memorable characters throughout its six seasons, leading fans to wonder who would appear in the movie.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Add to that litany of cautionary tales the likes of Broad Green, remembered for offering staff perks like free meals from private chefs, but not for its movies.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Randazzo took his own life in 2024 after pleading not guilty to a litany of state and federal charges.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for litany
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Peaky produced a litany of memorable characters throughout its six seasons, leading fans to wonder who would appear in the movie.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Add to that litany of cautionary tales the likes of Broad Green, remembered for offering staff perks like free meals from private chefs, but not for its movies.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Randazzo took his own life in 2024 after pleading not guilty to a litany of state and federal charges.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for litany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
-
The names are in alphabetical order, and each new storm gets the next name on the list.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The final two days of Passover commemorate the parting of the Red Sea, which provided an escape route from Egypt, and are also observed with specific traditions by some, such as reading a special prayer, studying the Torah and relaxing the rules around leavened foods.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Community members in the county gathered around the football field March 30 for a group prayer in honor of the students.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
-
When Paxton’s office has taken public action regarding crisis pregnancy centers, it’s largely been to defend centers — such as with a 2023 lawsuit against Yelp for adding disclaimers on the centers’ listings.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The women carried their burden with grace and defeated Notre Dame.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
-
The 2024 World silver medalist brought her characteristic grace and glamour — and a new, high-scoring opening jump — to her Sophia Loren medley short program.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
And the court said by repeating his intention not to talk, that's not an invocation of the right to remain silent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
-
That comes to the Philippines in the form of war, as well as through the invocation, or establishment, of American-style modes of government and education that place Filipinos along this racial hierarchy, identifying them as these inferiors that need to be taught how to govern themselves.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
