as in various
being of many and various kinds
the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of manifold
There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes.
—
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israelis knocked the teeth out of Iran’s manifold proxies and even the Islamic Republic itself, and then pulled Washington in.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Among the inspirations for Henry’s empty bluster was Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, whose manifold flaws—Johnson was sacked from his graduate-trainee job, at the Times of London, for inventing a quote—would have quickly derailed anyone less advantaged.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The reasons are manifold—declining consumption, oversupply, effects of climate change, and tariffs, to name a few—but in California alone, winegrowers removed 40,000 acres of grapevines in the past year and countless acres of grapes went unharvested.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manifold
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israelis knocked the teeth out of Iran’s manifold proxies and even the Islamic Republic itself, and then pulled Washington in.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Among the inspirations for Henry’s empty bluster was Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, whose manifold flaws—Johnson was sacked from his graduate-trainee job, at the Times of London, for inventing a quote—would have quickly derailed anyone less advantaged.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The reasons are manifold—declining consumption, oversupply, effects of climate change, and tariffs, to name a few—but in California alone, winegrowers removed 40,000 acres of grapevines in the past year and countless acres of grapes went unharvested.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manifold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
-
Russia launched another strike on Ukraine as 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles reportedly hit various cities throughout Ukraine on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
-
The 251 hostages taken in the attack were returned to Israel in various ceasefire agreements, with the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the final body in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Brennan’s multifarious pieces at times nod to progressive-rock at its most urbane — in particular such bands as Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream and Happy The Man.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Dec. 2025
-
Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
There’s a lot to take in — probably too much, with the myriad subplots stretching the film to a bloated 140 minutes.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Those who frequent here are serious about putting in turns, so much so that myriad Olympic skiers and snowboards learned on this mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
