as in various
being of many and various kinds
the multifarious interests and activities in which Benjamin Franklin immersed himself
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as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
the remarkable multifariousness of the conglomerate's commercial activities
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Recent Examples of multifarious
Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Ralph Fiennes plays the sleuth-like Cardinal Lawrence overseeing the selection of a new pope, amid icy glares, hidden agendas and multifarious intrigue.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
True, the Post’s concern here was focused on questions about personal transactions by Fed officials, but the modes of impairment that can threaten the public’s faith in the institution are multifarious.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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In the age of Instagram, Jane Birkin’s personal style often eclipsed her multifarious talents.
—Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Ralph Fiennes plays the sleuth-like Cardinal Lawrence overseeing the selection of a new pope, amid icy glares, hidden agendas and multifarious intrigue.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
True, the Post’s concern here was focused on questions about personal transactions by Fed officials, but the modes of impairment that can threaten the public’s faith in the institution are multifarious.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Though his features are few — the character never gets an aria of his own — his voice is a thing of multifarious sumptuousness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious
Adjective
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Speaking to a group of journalists on April 25, the NATO chief repeatedly sidestepped questions about various statements Trump has made about Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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He's met with various foreign officials at the White House in recent weeks on tariffs and other economic issues, but has not yet announced any agreements.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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In February, Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a champion of racial diversity in the military, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Crown’s offensive diversity — featuring 10 different goal scorers this season — proved ineffective against New England’s tactical discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The myriad photos were taken by brave anti-hunt monitors at check-in stations.—
Susan Hargreaves,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Employees of Microsoft, OpenAI, Verizon Communications Inc., Mozilla Corp. and others are expected to testify, in addition to myriad economists and other expert witnesses.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Why Faxing Hasn’t Given Up The Ghost The reasons for the resilience of fax technology are manifold.—
Tamsin Gable,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The obstacles to the Egyptian plan are manifold, but Egypt could emerge from the war in Gaza once again as the linchpin of the Middle East.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Multifarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifarious. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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