MANY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈme-nē

Definition of many

as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number a journey of many miles begins with a single step

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Recent Examples of many

Adjective

Snow that wouldn’t arrive, an 8-year-old girl, dogs, an international cast, a large budget to finance and many other challenges. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Her death has inspired a wide outpouring of tributes from collaborators and fellow entertainment fixtures including Jane Fonda, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and Reba McEntire, among many others. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The temperature is more than 110 degrees in August but many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walk for hundreds of miles to mark the sorrowful event. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 The backstory Chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Valtierra met Ely and Danielle Franko years ago after many meals at their New York restaurant Contra. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for many

Recent Examples of Synonyms for many

Adjective

Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

While Zoom did raise its full-year outlook, multiple analysts noted that the increase was slightly less than the second-quarter beat.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Lawrence faces multiple charges, including grand theft of motor vehicle parts, burglary conspiracy, grand theft conspiracy, and criminal solicitation.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of multiple

Adjective

On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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