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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
With the World Cup in full swing, the Better Business Bureau is warning readers of a litany of different scams to watch for, according to a statement.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Whether bouncing from table-to-table, meeting comic book artists and writers, or buying art and collectibles, attendees will have a litany of shopping options.
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Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
He was met with a litany of questions from residents, council members and Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, who repeated further lines of questioning from the community members who didn't get a chance to speak.
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Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Reviews on social media document a litany of complaints, beginning with the timeworn look.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Whether bouncing from table-to-table, meeting comic book artists and writers, or buying art and collectibles, attendees will have a litany of shopping options.
—
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
He was met with a litany of questions from residents, council members and Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, who repeated further lines of questioning from the community members who didn't get a chance to speak.
—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Reviews on social media document a litany of complaints, beginning with the timeworn look.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for litany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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Towards the end of the story, Hargitay's character sifts through a box and pulls out items on her list.
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Critics argued the required reading list promotes Christianity over religious diversity and civil rights while blurring the constitutional separation of church and state.
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In a separate Facebook post on Monday, Mason Motocross asked for prayers for the boy's family.
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Eyes closed and head bowed during prayer.
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The stock of SpaceX continues its consolidation phase on the New York Stock Exchange one week after its Nasdaq listing.
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The exchange’s main index recorded a 51% return in 2025 — among the largest in the world — and has kept up momentum this year as anticipation grows ahead of the listing.
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With the sparkling Sun shining on your 10th House of Career and Reputation, your grace under pressure becomes visible to the people who rely on you today.
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Prince William and Princess Kate lived in the grace-and-favour property as newlyweds.
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Shot in only one day and clocking in around eight minutes, the final scene feels as much like a seance or invocation as a piece of drama.
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Why the invocations of Tubman, the readings of Du Bois, the visits from Hamer?
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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