as in various
being of many and various kinds
the multifarious interests and activities in which Benjamin Franklin immersed himself
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Recent Examples of multifarious
Brennan’s multifarious pieces at times nod to progressive-rock at its most urbane — in particular such bands as Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream and Happy The Man.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2025
Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 21 Nov. 2025
Following, 10 takeaways from Locarno – with more to come – including what Thompson, Jackie Chan, Alexander Payne and Lucy Liu said at the Swiss fest, Locarno’s global distribution dynamics, buzz titles and multifarious Locarno dealing.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
This focus on showcasing Black identity via the dandies who have influenced culture as far back as the 19th century inspired Met Gala guests in multifarious ways, but sparkle and an accent on custom designs ruled the night.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2025
Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 21 Nov. 2025
Following, 10 takeaways from Locarno – with more to come – including what Thompson, Jackie Chan, Alexander Payne and Lucy Liu said at the Swiss fest, Locarno’s global distribution dynamics, buzz titles and multifarious Locarno dealing.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
This focus on showcasing Black identity via the dandies who have influenced culture as far back as the 19th century inspired Met Gala guests in multifarious ways, but sparkle and an accent on custom designs ruled the night.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious
Adjective
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Sia's Fan Favorite prize began in 2016, and she's since awarded over $1 million to various players.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Here the world is nearly drained of all its color as AJ, living in a van on the beach, works on an art project that includes myriad sketches of surfing, of the ocean, and of Kristen herself.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Disney’s greatest asset is its dedicated fan base, and trying to gather them in one place and keep them engaged amid the myriad distractions would seem to be a sound plan.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The mayor’s spokesman, Jon Ewing, confirmed Johnston’s appearance in New Orleans this weekend and said the mayor recognizes the manifold benefits of steering the event to the Mile High City.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The consequences were manifold.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Multifarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifarious. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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