MULTIFARIOUS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

multifarious

adjective

ˌməl-tə-ˈfer-ē-əs

Definition of multifarious

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 Long before This Year, the internet has been home to sites devoted to collecting Darnielle’s lyrics and listing his multifarious releases. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026 There are custom T-shirts, multifarious fan art, an online forum and a dedicated posse keeping constant watch. — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Legislators need to realize that big tech is self-protective and eschews state boundaries in multifarious ways. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The Persian Empire spanned three continents and was a diverse, multifarious federation of many tribes, ethnicities, and religious identities. — Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multifarious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious

Adjective

Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Just as in the previous 10 cycles, the current cycle combines economic concerns (including energy prices) and negative stories about incumbents in various offices.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of various

Adjective

Beyond the Human Landing System, there are myriad robotic elements of the Moon Base that need to get to the surface, and NASA has contracted with a host of US space companies to develop smaller cargo landers.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
The focus on one small creature opens you up to its myriad connections to everything else.

— Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of myriad

Adjective

While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
But all this manifold spectacle is triggered by a quest for a boy, possibly of royal lineage, who has gone missing.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026