as in various
being of many and various kinds
the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
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Recent Examples of manifold
The reasons for this are manifold, but include the fact that the Academy’s directors’ branch, which decides on the nominations, is still predominantly male, and has historically overlooked the work of women.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Sophie is not Korean in the novels, and Bridgerton viewers are no easier to please than Halo fans, but their issues with the series are manifold and often contradictory.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
My research was manifold and extensive.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Benefits to the area would be manifold.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Sophie is not Korean in the novels, and Bridgerton viewers are no easier to please than Halo fans, but their issues with the series are manifold and often contradictory.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
My research was manifold and extensive.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Benefits to the area would be manifold.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
Adjective
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Enjoy live music and stop at various arts and crafts booths for this two-day festival.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The announcement confirms recent speculation fueled by various clues and social media hints.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Persian Empire spanned three continents and was a diverse, multifarious federation of many tribes, ethnicities, and religious identities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Isn’t any great book multifarious enough to have something for everyone?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To that point, NIL deals should function like endorsement deals signed by pro athletes, who are paid to lend their name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits that are commercially valuable.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Estrangement is born of abuse, addiction, mental illness, divergent values, abandonment, and myriad other reasons, sometimes in combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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