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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.
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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.
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Recent Examples of litany
Following his initial success, buoyed by the vibrant colors and excellent quality of his products, soon a litany of celebrities and other high profile figures began choosing the brand on their own.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
He was charged with vehicular homicide for the hit-and-run and a litany of other charges, including reckless driving, fleeing and eluding a police officer and leaving the scene of an accident.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Wagyu Factory, part of Chubby Group, a restaurant group that operates a litany of restaurants, including a handful of Southern California spots like Chubby Curry and Niku, is slated to open in early July.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
The changes, which were accompanied by a litany of adjusted terms and fees, took effect immediately.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
He was charged with vehicular homicide for the hit-and-run and a litany of other charges, including reckless driving, fleeing and eluding a police officer and leaving the scene of an accident.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Wagyu Factory, part of Chubby Group, a restaurant group that operates a litany of restaurants, including a handful of Southern California spots like Chubby Curry and Niku, is slated to open in early July.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
The changes, which were accompanied by a litany of adjusted terms and fees, took effect immediately.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Data brokers use this to place you on lists of likely voters for certain parties or causes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Our hearts and prayers go out to our friends and all those affected in Texas!—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Monday’s filing was the product of a lawsuit filed in Texas in September 2024 on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, as well as Intercessors for America, a conservative Christian prayer advocacy group.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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An online listing on a state government portal, uploaded on May 30, said the city will begin soliciting proposals from drone companies Tuesday at 10 a.m.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Focus on addressing business needs through use-case content and making listings more informative and outcome-oriented.—
Gianluca Ferruggia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Jordan Johnson of Little Rock, president of JPJ Consulting, said a photo of Anderson’s Labrador retriever graces the boxes of Fiocchi shotgun duck hunting shells.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The angels who remained received God’s illuminating grace and, as a result, their will and His are one.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The same day, members of the royal family — including King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Madeleine — attended a thanksgiving service for the new princess.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The thanksgiving service in the Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, which took effect on May 8, 1945.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The rulings centered on Trump's unprecedented invocation of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act as a legal justification for levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Many people have been deported as a result of Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which grants the president authority to deport noncitizens without appearing before a judge, among other wartime authorities.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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