MULTIPLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

multiple

adjective

ˈməl-tə-pəl

Definition of multiple

as in combined

used or done by a number of people as a group multiple ownership of a vacation condo

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as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number the multiple achievements of her long career in public service

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Recent Examples of multiple Executives at the broadcast networks have groused for years that the telecast had become an advertisement for its competition, first when premium cable networks such as HBO and Showtime scored multiple wins and nominations. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 And it’s been built with double the floor space used initially to allow for future expansion, multiple chemistries, and multiple cell formats. — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 With multiple functions, the shafts drew fresh air down into the multi-level complexes, and also continued below the lowest floor, reaching groundwater and serving as deep wells. — Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Between the wars, Sakai travelled to Rome multiple times to meet his hero. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiple

Adjective

To put it simply, how will a company that makes no money pay back $52 billion in combined debt and lease commitments?

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with 16 million residents, was hit by more rain in the 48 hours leading up to Thursday morning than the combined historical average for September and October, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Only with the advent of more powerful batteries could transmission lines be extended, leading to the steady rolling out of wiring across numerous rail networks in the early 1840s.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Sotomayor, a liberal, and Gorsuch, a conservative, released a joint statement with the high court’s decision not to hear Herrera-Salazar’s appeal after the federal government indicted him twice for allegedly illegally entering the country.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
As part of Banijay and All3Media’s merger, which closed in July, the new joint entity inherited All3Media’s stand, which has been renamed Banijay Terrace and is being used for overspill.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Like many other Democratic candidates, el Sayed has focused on the high energy costs that many people are facing.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

The installation will include about 100 postcards by the Postbox Ghana collective depicting tropical modernist architectural buildings in cities such as Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
At Explo ‘72 in Dallas, thousands pointed their fingers toward the sky in a moment of collective belief.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

The film will open in Vietnamese cinemas at the end of October, with 3388 Films’ theatrical rollout across several continents set to follow later this year.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In a statement to TIME, French retailer Les Mousquetaires, which runs supermarket chains Intermarche and Netto, said damage from the attack could amount to several million euros in losses.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Next up, Lowenstein told Fortune exclusively, are collaborative features that will let members plan alongside their spouses, siblings, executive assistants, children, and closest friends.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Afterward, Fauci met with a Chinese delegation, comprised of various CCP members, to debrief them on the NIH’s collaborative work with China.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

For my body has betrayed that my personal Room 101 must be the mid-exposure realization of having miscalculated a mutual understanding.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support.

— Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026