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litany

noun

Definition of litanynext
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.

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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.

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Recent Examples of litany They will be announced at a grand gala called Top Shelf, unfolding over two days in San Francisco alongside a litany of exclusive tastings and master classes (tickets to the event are open to the public and start at $200 per person). — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap have faced a litany of lawsuits. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 The county also has a litany of cooling centers that residents can take their families and pets to for relief from the the heat. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Some residents said hope is elusive given the island’s litany of miseries – from natural disasters to a bankrupt government to a financial control board that manages funding for infrastructure. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for litany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
  1. list
  2. prayer
  3. listing
  4. grace
  5. thanksgiving
  6. invocation
Noun
  • If a friend from out of town visits and is looking for true, New York-style pizza, Williamsburg Pizza is at the top of my list of recommendations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Despite fiercer global competition, geopolitical instability, and technological disruption over the past year, the companies on the list have proven resilient.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of list
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  • Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Every September 11th, people assemble near Ground Zero for the tolling of a bell, the whispering of prayers, the offering of flowers, the waving of flags.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of prayer
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  • Book Now at Islas Secas All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The top new listing last week was a condo in Seaway at The Surf Club in Surfside.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of listing
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  • This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong’s camera never intrudes, lending grace and honesty to the character studies, while Jung Jae-il’s ravishing piano and string score heightens the emotions without becoming manipulative.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of grace
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  • In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • In fact, some Thanksgivings have seen multiple balloons go down in the parade.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Definition of thanksgiving
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  • The invocation came amid years of congressional investigations and hearings scrutinizing his handling of the pandemic.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even the gentlest invocation will eventually become a Pavlovian trigger for early morning dread.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of invocation

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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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