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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
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Probiotic Drinks Similarly, the effectiveness of probiotic drinks (and probiotic supplements in general) depends on myriad factors.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Nigeria is facing myriad security challenges, especially in the north, where an insurgency has simmered for more than two decades.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Probiotic Drinks Similarly, the effectiveness of probiotic drinks (and probiotic supplements in general) depends on myriad factors.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
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The rooms For the 28 rooms, Castillo drew inspiration from a myriad of influences, including 19th-century Romanticism.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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Enjoy live music and stop at various arts and crafts booths for this two-day festival.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The announcement confirms recent speculation fueled by various clues and social media hints.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But there are countless other questions that remain unanswered, including for instance, whether conversations with a chatbot psychiatrist, doctor, or travel adviser are protected from disclosure.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Persian Empire spanned three continents and was a diverse, multifarious federation of many tribes, ethnicities, and religious identities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy 2025 Adama Films / Shochiku Yasujirō Ozu, who made dozens of masterworks from the nineteen-thirties through the early sixties, is among the most misunderstood of great directors.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Any niche status went out the window years ago, as slews of more casual runners opt into the marathon experience.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democrats in both chambers have introduced a slew of war powers resolutions in recent weeks.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Stars, at least, have had a ton of power-play success, with nine goals so far.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Patrick, your recent comments about the liberation of paying off your student loans have gotten a ton of traction online.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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