all kinds of

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Synonyms of all kinds ofnext
1
: many
likes all kinds of sports
2
: plenty of
has all kinds of time

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Surprisingly, this simple geometry problem is one of the most important conjectures in harmonic analysis, the study of how all kinds of mathematical objects can be built from waves. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 The other half of the floor is then an empty vestibule for sheltering all kinds of gear and luggage. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 Writers demand all kinds of different styles in their music; some want instrumental, some don’t mind lyrics, some want mellow classical while others want heavy metal or some other kind of driving beat. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Over the years, Pigott’s pumpkin has become a genuine neighborhood attraction, with all kinds of people coming by to take its picture. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all kinds of

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of all kinds of was in the 14th century

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