MANY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈme-nē

Definition of many

as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number a journey of many miles begins with a single step

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General Mills spun off Darden Restaurants in 1995, and then Darden sold Red Lobster in 2014, in a deal with the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital that still stings many veterans to this day. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 But while many comedians go on to have wildly lucrative careers, that doesn’t seem to be Earthquake’s priority — making people laugh is. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026 Yet, unlike many of his fellow Trump-following brethren, Hilton is prepared to engage. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The extra income required to keep up with HOA dues can act as a barrier to entry for many potential homebuyers. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for many

Recent Examples of Synonyms for many

Adjective

E’Mari, a Springfield middle school student, was among more than 800 students from numerous districts attending end of school year field trips at the resort, which frequently hosts such events for schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Jane Doe’s alleged assault, which involved numerous substances including ketamine, took place later that night.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of numerous

Noun

The pitcher got emotional as Genevieve ran out wearing a Tigers jersey with her dad’s name and number.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
The recall notice did not include lot numbers or product dates, but the CDC warning noted that the cheeses could have a long shelf life.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of number

Adjective

The rapid spread of Ebola has been aided from the onset by widespread skepticism among locals who have dismissed the disease as a hoax, even attacking health workers and health facilities on multiple occasions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Watson, who was busking in Byron Bay shortly before the song’s release, has won multiple ARIA Awards and remains one of the country’s most successful contemporary artists.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of multiple

Adjective

While Starship achieved the proper orbit, zipping along at 17,500 mph, flight controllers opted to play it safe and bring it back several hours sooner, after just a couple of laps.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

B-side compilations are a hallowed tradition in indie rock—countless alternative bands have tucked away great music on collections like this for diehard fans to discover.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
Learning that countless more people will lose their lives on account of his neglect, greed, and stupidity, he is pressed, reluctantly, into a most self-serving mode of damage control.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

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