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Definition of severalnext
as in many
more than two but not very many It took several weeks for the package to arrive. He arrived several hours ago.

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adjective (2)

as in different
not the same, shared, or matching After college, we each went our several ways.

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Recent Examples of several
Adjective
Australia must establish a skilled workforce capable of supporting nuclear submarine construction over several decades. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 The popularity of the Honey Deuce is still rising with several signature cocktails associated with the biggest spectacles in sports. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Merck and Moderna are studying the vaccine in several trials across other tumors, such as non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer and renal cell carcinoma. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The California Legislature has since extended the policy several times. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for several
Recent Examples of Synonyms for several
  1. many
  2. different
  3. numerous
  4. various
  5. multiple
  6. other
  7. mixed
  8. distinctive
Adjective
  • His policies also fueled deep opposition, first among wealthy Cubans, many of whom fled to the United States, and later among those who opposed the Communist Party’s monopoly on political power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The pieces are small, which is great for kittens, but many adult cats also prefer them this way.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of many
Adjective
  • With Taylor trying to show different looks on offense, Burrow was under center on the first four plays and seven overall.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Many different clubs have considered moves for the rangy midfielder over the years, and Atletico came closest to signing him in summer 2024.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • In recent years, the winning-streak record had numerous promising challengers.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But in a state where numerous local cartels make money not only from drugs but also from extortion, there are plenty of possibilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of numerous
Adjective
  • Chesney has a Cignetti-like 15 winning seasons in 16 years as a head coach, with eight conference titles at various levels.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • County leaders couldn't say exactly how long previous wait times were for various permits.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • There are multiple layers of the blade, typically three, five, or seven layers.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Many beaches use an app to notify bathers when there are multiple stings at a location.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiple
Adjective
  • Six other co-conspirators who bought remains from Lodge have also pleaded guilty and received sentences.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctive

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“Several.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/several. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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