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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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Recent Examples of litany
Jace attempts to help, but when he and his own fire-breathing steed are finally settled down at sea, a litany of massive bolts pierce Jace, killing him instantly.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Due to the litany of disruptions in the area since the start of the war, a recovery of ocean supply chain networks would be put at mid-September 2026 in a best-case scenario.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
While the Leafs have a litany of Stanley Cups to their name, their most recent win was back in 1967, less than a full year after England won their first and only World Cup.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Due to the litany of disruptions in the area since the start of the war, a recovery of ocean supply chain networks would be put at mid-September 2026 in a best-case scenario.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
While the Leafs have a litany of Stanley Cups to their name, their most recent win was back in 1967, less than a full year after England won their first and only World Cup.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for litany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
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That list includes Swift's longtime pal Ed Sheeran, who is evidently in New York already.
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Deacon Michael Pindelski led the church in prayer prior to allowing people to approach the relic with reverence and spend time praying and reflecting.
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After Sunday service, friends of the reverend stayed to say one more prayer specifically for him.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has lived at the home for more than four decades, according to the listing held by Keller Williams Everett's Jeannette Harpole.
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McNicholas pointed out that there are still listings for things like Colombian cocaine, and wondered if law enforcement can shut them down.
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With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
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Per Vanity Fair, Charles is estimated to control around 100 grace-and-favor residences.
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Then came the invocation delivered by the Bishop of Washington, and then the Secretary of the Smithsonian, Dillon Ripley, welcomed everyone who had come out for the ceremony.
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The invocation of Wilson Björck is useful.
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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