1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a multiplicity of suggestions for turning the company around
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2
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
Shakespeare's works seem to encompass the full multiplicity of human experience
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Recent Examples of multiplicity
Whereas the Legion of Boom seldom disguised coverages and leaned on a couple of core defensive looks to inflict pain on its opponents, Macdonald’s defense has made a name for itself — literally — by mastering in multiplicity.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The multiplicity, diversity, and innovation of his work changed not just sci-fi but literature in general.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, however, the movie’s greatness lies not just in its exploration of Phillip’s story but in the multiplicity of points of view.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The multiplicity, diversity, and innovation of his work changed not just sci-fi but literature in general.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, however, the movie’s greatness lies not just in its exploration of Phillip’s story but in the multiplicity of points of view.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multiplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplicity
Noun
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Steyer has loads of his own money to spend on TV ads.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The diversity of influences continued throughout the record and the performances on Monday.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to Shapiro, probiotic foods—many of which also contain protein or fiber too—have the potential to improve digestion, reduce bloating, support immune health by strengthening gut barrier function, and promote microbial diversity.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The second-floor gym has Peloton bikes and tons of natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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They’re also made with a grippy sole that provides a ton of traction across several kinds of terrain from airport floors to rainy city streets.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the wider variety in the group stage, slightly counterintuitively, creates less variety at the business end of the tournament.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Grab ‘em in black (pictured above) and a variety of colors, including gray, navy, and berry, though prices vary by style, and keep scrolling for more comfortable work pants, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If these scenes feel a bit didactic, hammering home everything from the shortage of nurses with SANE training to the dozens of regulations SANEs must follow to protect evidence, their lessons serve as a corrective for many of us who’ve absorbed decades’ worth of rape-as-entertainment.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Employees at one of these newer concepts, Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings, fold untold dozens in front of customers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More specialized services like Thai massage, Shiatsu massage, and a slew of wraps, facials, and scrubs are available too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Five people were in custody and facing a slew of criminal charges Thursday following a pre-dawn police pursuit that wound through Ellis and Tarrant counties before ending in a crash of the suspects’ vehicle in Fort Worth, authorities said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The departments of Treasury and Commerce will soon issue the new guidance making clear there are no quantity limits for the oil exports.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper will release March 5 through On’s website and North American retail stores in limited quantities.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Multiplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplicity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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