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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
Nine months after the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by a rebel offensive, Syria faces a litany of new challenges.
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Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Each collection debuted to a litany of press, with frequent appearances in publications such as Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily and The Financial Times.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rock outfit Thelma and Louise performed a litany of rock songs and ’90s standards while guests milled about eating some of Orange County’s best fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The head coach pointed at himself postgame, noting the litany of errors that marred the fourth quarter for the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Each collection debuted to a litany of press, with frequent appearances in publications such as Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily and The Financial Times.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rock outfit Thelma and Louise performed a litany of rock songs and ’90s standards while guests milled about eating some of Orange County’s best fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The head coach pointed at himself postgame, noting the litany of errors that marred the fourth quarter for the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
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That’s because Eichenberg is on the physically unable to perform list, not on injured reserve.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The previous day, Mamdani had been in Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Jamaica—home to large Muslim communities in Brooklyn and Queens—for Eid prayers, addressing some twenty-five thousand people.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) thanked the troopers for their bravery and asked for prayers for them and their families.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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There’s a local over-the-air simulcast in the teams’ respective regions, meaning this Sunday’s matchup has in-market listings for Denver and New York.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The country’s listings market has had a busy few years, driven by a boom in domestic capital that has made up for foreign investors who pulled out in favor of China.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is a great performance in a lousy movie, sometimes the truest measure of an actor’s grace and skill.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The tonal grace of Lalah Hathaway.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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Alito’s invocation of stare decisis is similarly peculiar, especially after authoring the opinion that overturned Roe.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act against alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua also has run into legal trouble.—
Jacob Sullum,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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