NUMEROUS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

numerous

adjective

ˈnü-mə-rəs

Definition of numerous

as in many

being of a large but indefinite number received numerous complaints about that product

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Recent Examples of numerous During her decades-long career as a top network and studio executive, Channing Dungey has used working titles on numerous shows; now the term applies to her. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The past year and a half has seen numerous galleries close entirely or wind down their operations in other cities both in the US and Europe. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Zeno had numerous victims and continued operating the scheme even after his initial arrest, officials said. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Although the executive order was sparked by Kirk's killing, numerous law enforcement officials have told CBS News that there is a heightened threat environment more generally. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for numerous

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Adjective

There are many reasons why women do not feel able to speak up, with the top one, at 52 percent, being their not wanting to burden others.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The Fox reboot is being showrun by Matt Nix (Burn Notice),while many of the original creators are back to EP, including Michael Berk, Greg Bonann and Doug Schwartz, alongside new EPs Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

The nutritionist recommended one bottle of formula per day to supplement her intake, then two, and then multiple bottles per day.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Harrington cofounded Elemis in 1990 and led it from launch through the end of 2025, taking the business global and steering it through multiple transactions — including a $900 million sale from private equity to a strategic holding company in 2019.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of multiple

Adjective

The film will open in Vietnamese cinemas at the end of October, with 3388 Films’ theatrical rollout across several continents set to follow later this year.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In a statement to TIME, French retailer Les Mousquetaires, which runs supermarket chains Intermarche and Netto, said damage from the attack could amount to several million euros in losses.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Fortunately for Anderson and countless others, the landscape around hepatitis C quickly evolved.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Lil Wayne and Drake always collaborated throughout the 2010s, and the Young Money duo gave rap countless show-stopping and classic moments.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of countless

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