so many

adjective

1
: constituting an unspecified number
can only read so many chapters each night
2
: constituting a group or pack
behaved like so many animals

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With so many beautiful, budget-friendly options, refreshing your spring wardrobe has never been easier. Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 This is an issue in so many communities these days as newspapers are shut down. Beth Cronk, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 It was also sold fully furnished, so many millions more were paid to Stark for things such as furniture, art, alcohol and the Rolls-Royce, which came from Stark’s personal collection. Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 Officer Anton goes to Carl’s restaurant and smiles at him, while Officer Daniel finally talks to his wife after so many arguments. Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for so many 

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of so many was in 1533

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“So many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20many. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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