as in various
being of many and various kinds
the multifarious interests and activities in which Benjamin Franklin immersed himself
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Recent Examples of multifarious
Tashi Dorji turns to that same multifarious sense of exhaustion on his latest record.
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James Gui,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2026
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.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Dec. 2025
Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.
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Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
21 Nov. 2025
Following, 10 takeaways from Locarno – with more to come – including what Thompson, Jackie Chan, Alexander Payne and Lucy Liu said at the Swiss fest, Locarno’s global distribution dynamics, buzz titles and multifarious Locarno dealing.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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James Gui,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2026
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
Following, 10 takeaways from Locarno – with more to come – including what Thompson, Jackie Chan, Alexander Payne and Lucy Liu said at the Swiss fest, Locarno’s global distribution dynamics, buzz titles and multifarious Locarno dealing.
—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multifarious
Adjective
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When detected in the United States, it has been linked to various types of fresh produce.
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Several of the justices supplemented their income with small salaries from teaching positions at various law schools.
Adjective
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In Latin America, as Hayes-Bautista explained, after centuries of Indigenous and Spanish intermingling, racial and ethnic lines were fluid, with myriad, subtle gradations of color, lineage and heritage.
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Sekihusai tried to capture it as a bridge like a round ball—being in accord with the myriad changes of life.
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That is why the Smithsonian is commemorating the 250th through manifold perspectives reflective of the entire country.
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But the obstacles blocking James from joining the Wolves are, regrettably, manifold — money being the first and foremost.
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“Multifarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multifarious. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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