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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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the mind-boggling manifoldness of Leonardo da Vinci's genius
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Recent Examples of manifold
Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Knowing a child’s biological father is also important for forensically identifying cadavers, recording accurate medical histories, and charting the manifold ways in which people structure families around the world.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
The practical headaches of staging an election swiftly are manifold, said Dubovyk.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
After 110 years in the business, Maserati still has quite a few new tricks up its manifold sleeve.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The roles of CCOs and press secretaries have evolved manifold, demanding a blend of experience and technology.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Knowing a child’s biological father is also important for forensically identifying cadavers, recording accurate medical histories, and charting the manifold ways in which people structure families around the world.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
The practical headaches of staging an election swiftly are manifold, said Dubovyk.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
After 110 years in the business, Maserati still has quite a few new tricks up its manifold sleeve.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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Speaking to a group of journalists on April 25, the NATO chief repeatedly sidestepped questions about various statements Trump has made about Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The event brought a diverse group of global leaders, entertainers, athletes and innovators together, who were recognized for their impact across various sectors.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In February, Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a champion of racial diversity in the military, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The efforts to cut short that shadow have been many and multifarious.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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With his multifarious commitments, Anderson has a schedule that is constantly subject to revision, and meetings with him are liable to be converted from one thing into another with next to no notice.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The myriad photos were taken by brave anti-hunt monitors at check-in stations.—
Susan Hargreaves,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Employees of Microsoft, OpenAI, Verizon Communications Inc., Mozilla Corp. and others are expected to testify, in addition to myriad economists and other expert witnesses.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Siwa isn’t alone in using a multiplicity of pronouns.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
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And that is the power of having a team with a multiplicity of different prisms.—
Matthew Phillips,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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