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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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 Research, for example, has consistently shown how the news media has contributed to overrepresentation of Black people in crime coverage, which contributes to a litany of negative outcomes and perceptions. — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 From that single to now, the group has accumulate a litany of awards and hit tracks, which has given Tovar the opportunity to explore business ventures outside of music. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 East Boston neighbors can't seem to avoid parking tickets after a litany of road closures makes getting around the neighborhood extremely difficult. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading against Meta, following a litany of allegations that the company fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 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
  • By early June, 44% of shoppers had already received their class supply lists, compared with 38% at the same point in 2025.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This included a list of 60 individuals, entities and vessels.
    — Mike Sheen,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • The relentless state media campaign on the issue often cites prayer leaders who insist the hijab is part of Iranian cultural identity and that women should observe modesty.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The home could become a restaurant or a bed and breakfast, or its bedrooms could be converted into booths, according to its listing.
    — Joe Marusak August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Know More Saudi Arabia has been working on several measures in a bid to boost trading volumes on the stock exchange and reenergize new stock listings that had been faltering even before the Iran war spooked investors.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of listing
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  • The music was imbued with grace and dignity in both its most introspective and uplifting moments.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • While Simpson notes that most people, in the face of exhaustion, are given a bit of grace, that same courtesy isn’t always extended to those in the spotlight.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • 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 discovery process may very likely run up against White House invocation of executive privilege, but the network suggests that there is already proof out in the open.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • His recent invocation of the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony is linked to avoiding revelations about suppressing the lab leak theory.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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