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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as in plenty
a considerable amount
the car can be outfitted with a myriad of options
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Recent Examples of myriad
Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers, Nesbø — who wrote the screenplay himself — finds a myriad ways to dispatch his unlucky victims, a significant number of whom also lose limbs before bleeding out.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Padded arms make this seat ultrasuitable for reading, while a myriad of colorways and piping options give you a custom furniture feel at a fraction of the cost.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The tectonic architecture of the Aegean Sea is messy, rife with crisscrossing faults and myriad volcanoes that make unraveling what happens at depth extremely difficult.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers, Nesbø — who wrote the screenplay himself — finds a myriad ways to dispatch his unlucky victims, a significant number of whom also lose limbs before bleeding out.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Relationships end for a myriad of reasons.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Padded arms make this seat ultrasuitable for reading, while a myriad of colorways and piping options give you a custom furniture feel at a fraction of the cost.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Would there be countless mass shootings?—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His death on a Roman cross, alongside countless others condemned by the state, was brutal.—
Michael J Christensen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In more recent years, especially, Byrne has channeled his multifarious discoveries through a prism of joy.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tashi Dorji turns to that same multifarious sense of exhaustion on his latest record.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Too many back doors, too many offensive rebounds and clutch moments.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) shelter has reached full capacity, leaving many dogs in need of new homes.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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