1
as in various
being of many and various kinds
the myriad problems that today's cities face
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2
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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason for the myriad cliches in baseball.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
On the latest episode of Eye on the U, Miami Herald Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez talk a myriad of topics surrounding the Hurricanes.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Far above the earth, these future floating data centers would also be free from the regulations and myriad protests against data centers companies have faced when building infrastructure on earth.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason for the myriad cliches in baseball.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Prior to his death, Philip had been dealing with a myriad of other health issues.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
On the latest episode of Eye on the U, Miami Herald Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez talk a myriad of topics surrounding the Hurricanes.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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Terrell Fox was arrested in Markham by task force members, the same officers from various Southland communities that Markham chose to honor.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the decades since, robots have shown up at countless other scenarios where sending a human being first was simply too dangerous.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not only a flavorful ingredient in countless dishes, but its properties also lend to trendy water infusions.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Isn’t any great book multifarious enough to have something for everyone?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Harris is a beautiful, singular place, where many fascinating things converge.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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As trucks roared up the landfill and dumped fresh loads of trash, adults and children alike rushed forward, gathering beneath cascading avalanches of waste to grab anything of value.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old is aging like fine wine, averaging nearly 26 points per game for the Houston Rockets while shouldering one of the heaviest minutes loads in the league.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The college has so far bought up and started renovating more than a dozen buildings downtown; the college’s students will be the ones doing this work.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors endured a slew of injuries – including losing Curry for more than two months until his recent return – during what was only their second losing season (37-45) in their 12 under Coach Steve Kerr.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The video featured a slew of top talent that Ellison and his execs are in business with, including by Tom Cruise, Timothée Chalamet, Sherry Lansing, Gina Prince-Bythewood, James Cameron, Chris Pratt and Will Smith.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Instead there is much more Raimi-esque bleak humor, defenestration, a ton of bugs, and a frustrating plethora of clichés.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Driving the Prius was certainly fun, with a ton of power.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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