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as in various
being of many and various kinds
the myriad problems that today's cities face
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as in countless
too many to be counted
the myriad influences that shape a person's character
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as in plenty
a considerable amount
the car can be outfitted with a myriad of options
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Recent Examples of myriad
Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have done myriad press appearances, carried the Olympic torch and presented at the Golden Globes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists know that menopause can cause a myriad of neurological symptoms, from hot flashes to poor sleep to depression.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The dancing was kinetic and unrelenting, the show studded with myriad Easter eggs reflecting his heritage, the spectacle one of the most bracing and heartfelt the NFL has hosted in recent history.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have done myriad press appearances, carried the Olympic torch and presented at the Golden Globes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Yet despite their impressive size, encounters with these enigmas remain exceedingly rare due to the myriad of challenges of studying deep-sea sharks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists know that menopause can cause a myriad of neurological symptoms, from hot flashes to poor sleep to depression.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myriad
Adjective
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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
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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
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But the extent of Epstein’s connections to seemingly countless powerful individuals in numerous fields, including media, validates the feeling that some Epstein obsessives have shared.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coca Michelle, a celebrity nail artist known for her ornate 3D elements, has collaborated with Cardi on countless special-occasion sets (from the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week).—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Today’s Thermomix has become a beast of multifarious functionality.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
21 Nov. 2025
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Epibatidine intrigued researchers for decades and was once highly sought after as a potential analgesic many times more powerful than morphine.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Like many others in his community, Awad believes the Israeli government intentionally neglects crime perpetrated against Palestinian citizens.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The incident occurred just hours before dozens of flyers depicting former Prince Andrew were briefly scattered around the village of Dedham ahead of the royal visit, The Times reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But their rise has also attracted a slew of criticism, fueled in recent decades by the grandiose lifestyles and criminal convictions of some godmen.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, a slew of covet-worthy pieces are magically available on the mega-retailer—many of which are on sale and eligible for next-day delivery.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Valentine’s Day 2026, Avianca transported more than 19,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, a 6% uptick from last year.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The billion-ton rock canopy provides passive containment and shielding that protects the reactor from natural disasters or surface-level threats while the billion-ton rock canopy acts as an extra layer of safety.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Myriad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myriad. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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