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
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.
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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
Image Like Menzel’s Jesse, Stella is multifarious.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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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
Image Like Menzel’s Jesse, Stella is multifarious.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious
Adjective
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The push for peptides (both in injectable and non-injectable forms) has accelerated in recent years as influencers and manufacturers alike tout myriad benefits, many unsubstantiated by research.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The consequences were manifold.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The consequences of my father’s death were manifold.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Multifarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifarious. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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