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
Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.
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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
The efforts to cut short that shadow have been many and multifarious.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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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
The efforts to cut short that shadow have been many and multifarious.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious
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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
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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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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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