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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
Trainer argues that the SpaceX S-1 registration statement exposes a litany of weaknesses.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Since its inaugural release in 2017, Little Book has showcased Freddie’s evolving blending skills, as well as a litany of liquid streams in Beam’s—and parent company Suntory’s—portfolio.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For a litany of reasons, Californians need high-speed rail to succeed.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The stadium legislation is just one of a litany of legislative goals lawmakers are seeking to address by the end of the month, including the state budget and potentially an ambitious housing package.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Since its inaugural release in 2017, Little Book has showcased Freddie’s evolving blending skills, as well as a litany of liquid streams in Beam’s—and parent company Suntory’s—portfolio.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For a litany of reasons, Californians need high-speed rail to succeed.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The stadium legislation is just one of a litany of legislative goals lawmakers are seeking to address by the end of the month, including the state budget and potentially an ambitious housing package.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
Noun
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Some of the folks on this list are preserving history, like Barry McNeal, a historical content expert at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Alabama.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Overall, Watts ranks second on the league list with 32 career goals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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And as long as teachers give tests, there will always be prayer in our schools.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The word can refer to a physical object – a set of 50 beads or knots on a string – or certain sets of prayers, including Hail Mary and Our Father.—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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According to ZipRecruiter, TrafficBoost job posts receive 12 times more applicants than organic listings.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Yet office work expanded, as recent invocations of the Jevons paradox rightly note.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Winnipeg is well-stocked with veterans at every position and, while that invocation is often a setup for the argument that a top prospect deserves NHL time, that’s simply not the case for Winnipeg this season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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