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
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
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
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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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
Noun
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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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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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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, RHIC’s massive detectors, some weighing tens of tons, will also be dismantled.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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