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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
There have been myriad filings and motions since the legal process began, including the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss (denied) counterclaims (mostly upheld).
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Andy Cohen posted on X on Tuesday asking for the public to submit reunion questions for the cast, which was met with a myriad of questions about the new romance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
There have been myriad filings and motions since the legal process began, including the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss (denied) counterclaims (mostly upheld).
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rest assured, the zapper’s light attracts a myriad of flying pests, including gnats, flies, moths, and wasps.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Andy Cohen posted on X on Tuesday asking for the public to submit reunion questions for the cast, which was met with a myriad of questions about the new romance.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From crumbling stacks of CDs — featuring Prince, Paul Simon, Kylie Minogue, and PJ Harvey — to old jewelry boxes, and even her beloved first copy of Brothers Grimm’s Fairytale, every item held countless memories that helped Humberstone shape her second album Cruel World.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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As demonstrated countless times in pop history, the meaning of art isn’t necessarily dependent upon its creator’s intent.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 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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For many years, the top pick was determined by a coin flip between the worst teams in the Western and Eastern Conferences.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gunton said many others have come close.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet a new work from the guy who gave you Sex, Lies and Videotape — and Traffic, and Erin Brockovich, and Out of Sight, and Magic Mike, and Black Bag, and literally dozens of other movies that run the gamut from intriguing to flat-out brilliant — is still worth clearing your schedule for.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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In her letter late last month to City Council members, the city attorney raised a slew of questions about the fiscal contract with LA28.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is the other side, a story rife with inconsistencies, false claims and, now, a slew of felony charges that could land her in prison for decades.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The underground excavation machine, weighing around 500 tons, is designed to dig vertical shafts through solid rock at depths previously difficult to reach using conventional mining techniques.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Companies that emit more than 100 tons of any pollutant in one year must apply for Title V permits.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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