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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
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The causes for societal trends are typically difficult to pinpoint given the myriad factors at play.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Nantucket, with a myriad of charms, attracts celebrities, millionaires — and billionaires.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The pendulum has swung in myriad ways since the days Pamela Anderson was running to the rescue in a red one-piece.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The causes for societal trends are typically difficult to pinpoint given the myriad factors at play.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
There are a myriad of architectural features that can enhance your garden, from elegant trellises to ornate archways.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Nantucket, with a myriad of charms, attracts celebrities, millionaires — and billionaires.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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Today, the famous doll comes in various body types, skin tones, hair textures and physical abilities.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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To understand how federal agents are using various Department of Homeland Security surveillance tools in real time, NPR collected dozens of accounts — through interviews and court documents — describing confrontations with federal immigration officers in recent months.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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With countless examples spanning countries and continents, the look has both historical significance and remains popular—particularly in residential design—today.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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Santos’ 4-year-old daughter — and likely countless others — is already excited to don her first stethoscope.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
2 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
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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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The government is holding many children well beyond the 20-day limit set by longstanding court order.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khatibzadeh said many Shiite followers across the world will react to the killing of Khamenei.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iranian strikes have also killed dozens of people in other countries around the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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That transition train and ball movement led to a slew of baskets at close range.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noem lost her position after a slew of missteps and controversies.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are tons of other accessory deals to peruse, such as these glam 74-percent-off sunglasses and an under-$10 satin scrunchie two-pack.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim, during his visits to the western shipyard of Nampo on Tuesday and Wednesday, also inspected the construction of a third destroyer of the same class as his 5,000-ton warship, the Choe Hyon, first unveiled in April 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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