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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
The lawsuit is the latest in a litany of litigation filed by creatives against a host of AI startups for training their AI models on intellectual property without consent or compensation.
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Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
But even in his final months, Lynch’s creative forces remained alive and well, as this litany of objects, from woodworking tools to prop menus, proves.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Brooks — the director and writer of such defining comedies as Young Frankenstein, HIgh Anxiety and Blazing Saddles — is an EGOT, among a litany of other accolades.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
And a whole litany of relievers are also expected back at some point, with Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech likely to return this weekend, and Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol possibilities over the coming couple of months.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
But even in his final months, Lynch’s creative forces remained alive and well, as this litany of objects, from woodworking tools to prop menus, proves.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Brooks — the director and writer of such defining comedies as Young Frankenstein, HIgh Anxiety and Blazing Saddles — is an EGOT, among a litany of other accolades.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
And a whole litany of relievers are also expected back at some point, with Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech likely to return this weekend, and Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol possibilities over the coming couple of months.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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The luxury watch brand has a long list of celebrity ambassadors, which includes Cindy Crawford and her daughter, Kaia Gerber, Daniel Craig, George Clooney, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Naomie Harris, Michael Phelps and others.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Aman New York New York is home to some of the world’s best luxury hotels (as evidenced by the two that have made our list).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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While waiting for the jury, Diddy made a prayer gesture with his hands.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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But most importantly, thank you for all of your many prayers.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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The listing made Lee a billionaire, and one of Malaysia’s richest men. 99 Speed Mart plans to use the IPO proceeds to fund its global expansion.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 22, 2025. 1:18 SEN.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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There’s a rhythm to how Hall leads: present, precise, but full of grace.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, experts urge giving everyone grace and keeping an open mind.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
25 June 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 ceremony opened with an invocation and prayer by Alan Clark, chaplain of Laguna Woods American Legion Post 257, honoring the more than 1 million military fatalities since the Revolutionary War in 1775.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has no prayer, invocation or moment of silence at the start of school board meetings.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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