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
Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The office has myriad functions, ranging from handling consumer protection issues and prosecuting some crimes to defending state laws in court.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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
Billionaire producers, primarily through the pursuit of their own ambition, have created massive value and pushed humanity forward in myriad ways.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The office has myriad functions, ranging from handling consumer protection issues and prosecuting some crimes to defending state laws in court.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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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Surprise, surprise, the drums started pounding for the SOB Act shortly after (though various legislative attempts have floated since Proposition 12 was passed) backed by a Midwestern congresswoman from a Big Pork state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This capability enables industry workers to eliminate other specialized robots built for various purposes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are countless breathtaking routes to traverse, from Maui to Lanai, but one of the most iconic trails is a loop around the Diamond Head Crater in Oahu.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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To look at the rhinoceros auklet even briefly was to see these countless threads gathered into blurred shadows flying over my head at twilight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 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
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Instead, Yee is running a grassroots campaign, visiting nearly all 58 California counties and holding as many face-to-face meetings as humanly possible.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its across-the-board native cloud infrastructure and NVMe storage give it an edge over many conventional hosting providers, although HostArmada imposes stricter limits on storage, database sizes, and monthly data transfers as a trade-off.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 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’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smith says the store does a ton of business in trade-ins, which will likely only increase as clients aim to purchase their first Speedy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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