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adjective

Definition of myriadnext
1
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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myriad

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noun

ˈmir-ē-əd How to pronounce myriad (audio)
as in plenty
a considerable amount the car can be outfitted with a myriad of options

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Recent Examples of myriad
Adjective
Of the myriad stories around the NFL, the comeback of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will certainly have its share of coverage. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 These rigs provide unparalleled fishing for myriad gamefish species. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
Noun
This volume loss is responsible for a myriad of side effects including mood changes, brain fog and hot flashes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026 Despite Woods’ myriad off the green issues, which include a March rollover crash and subsequent rehab, Haydon appears to be all-in to this relationship. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for myriad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
  1. various
  2. countless
  3. loads
  4. multifarious
  5. many
  6. dozen
  7. slew
  8. ton
Adjective
  • Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Deals like this appear because people buy on impulse, then quickly lose interest for various reasons.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • Patrick Mahomes After three Super Bowl wins, there’s bound to be countless pieces of lore surrounding the Chiefs’ legendary quarterback.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Coaches spend countless hours teaching young athletes how to become better competitors.
    — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of countless
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Adjective
  • The distant thunder was still faint, but its deep rumble drowned out the manic noise next door, like a great invisible hand reaching out beyond the clouds to crush the multifarious towns below.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Tamil itself is no less a political construction, with public discourse and education carried out in a self-consciously archaic form of the language only half-intelligible to many speakers of its multifarious vernaculars.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of multifarious
Adjective
  • No off-season on the water While many people associate water rescues with summer, Lach said some of the Marine Unit's busiest months come after Labor Day.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His work has been featured in Time, Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other newspapers and magazines.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents of dozens of villages have been forcibly displaced.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Packed with tons of comfort and style, the BMW XM Label gives off an aura like a seven-series sedan, but packed with power and similar comfort; impressive actually.
    — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The facility employs more than 3,500 people and makes about 15 million tons of crude oil each year, according to its website.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
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