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as in various
being of many and various kinds
the myriad problems that today's cities face
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as in countless
too many to be counted
the myriad influences that shape a person's character
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as in plenty
a considerable amount
the car can be outfitted with a myriad of options
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Recent Examples of myriad
Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
There are myriad reasons every season seems to be a big one, a prove-it year for Tatis.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Under-eye darkness can pop up at just about any time for a myriad of reasons.
—Caroline Shannon Karasik, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
No single policy will likely work to blunt the economic shocks from the war across the bloc's myriad markets from Romania to Ireland.
—Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
There are myriad reasons every season seems to be a big one, a prove-it year for Tatis.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Her skillset in a myriad of dance styles is vast, but hip-hop and hip-hop fusion is where her heart shines.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Under-eye darkness can pop up at just about any time for a myriad of reasons.
—Caroline Shannon Karasik, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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Earlier this month, nine defendants were found guilty of various charges, eight of them for providing material support for terrorism.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team claims the technology could be applied across various fields, including robotic grippers that require repetitive motion and deployable structures for space missions, where lightweight and reliable actuation systems are critical.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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For countless generations, humanity’s skyward gaze has revealed a heavenly abyss.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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These three designs have served as templates for countless brands and designers over the past 100 years, who have either reinterpreted them or sought to recreate the originals.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tashi Dorji turns to that same multifarious sense of exhaustion on his latest record.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brennan’s multifarious pieces at times nod to progressive-rock at its most urbane — in particular such bands as Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream and Happy The Man.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In interviews with more than a dozen Jewish voters across the country, spanning a range of political ideologies, ages, and backgrounds, many described feeling increasingly disconnected from both parties.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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To be fair, all these components are present in Court Street Grocers’ standard Italian combo, too—but the result, in that case, is less adjacent to perfection, with too many strong notes competing for the same frequencies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some students are not fans of the SmartPass hall pass technology used by dozens of New York City public schools.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In November, the board granted parole to Gregory Lee Vogelsang, who was convicted in August 1999 of more than two dozen child molestation and kidnapping charges involving five boys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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In fact, ahead of Chicago’s home opener, there are a slew of players who started their 2025s in Charlotte.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Amazon has tons to choose from, and with discounts reaching up to 48% off, this is your golden opportunity to upgrade from that beat up old backpack that’s been collecting dust in your closet.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ford dreamed up the atomic-age Nucleon, powered by a tiny nugget of uranium and incidentally requiring tons of lead shielding to protect anyone who came within a football field of the thing.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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