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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Records compiled by the online site LegiStorm show Moorer has worked for Davis in various capacities since 2008 and currently makes about $72,000 a year.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The Persian Empire spanned three continents and was a diverse, multifarious federation of many tribes, ethnicities, and religious identities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Although Paramount was created from a combination of myriad companies, it’s been known by that single name for over a century.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Smith said, referring to large-scale investments in kelp research focused on fuel production instead of the seaweed's myriad other uses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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