as in various
being of many and various kinds
the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of manifold
The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Sophie is not Korean in the novels, and Bridgerton viewers are no easier to please than Halo fans, but their issues with the series are manifold and often contradictory.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
My research was manifold and extensive.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Benefits to the area would be manifold.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Sophie is not Korean in the novels, and Bridgerton viewers are no easier to please than Halo fans, but their issues with the series are manifold and often contradictory.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
My research was manifold and extensive.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Benefits to the area would be manifold.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for manifold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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Terrell Fox was arrested in Markham by task force members, the same officers from various Southland communities that Markham chose to honor.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Isn’t any great book multifarious enough to have something for everyone?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In more recent years, especially, Byrne has channeled his multifarious discoveries through a prism of joy.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The truth of those words is manifest in the myriad structures from the Mughal era (1526–1857) that have survived for centuries after the fall of the empire, which at its height stretched across nearly the entire Indian subcontinent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Dignity Act balances border security, enforcement (including with E-Verify), along with legal pathways for both Dreamers and those who have been in the country since before 2020, with myriad requirements like paying a $7,000 fine.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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