manifold

adjective

ˈma-nə-ˌfōld How to pronounce manifold (audio)
Definition of manifoldnext
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 mayor’s spokesman, Jon Ewing, confirmed Johnston’s appearance in New Orleans this weekend and said the mayor recognizes the manifold benefits of steering the event to the Mile High City. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 This is also corroborated by the fact that applications at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC San Diego increased manifold in the last decade even as tuition rates saw a big jump. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 Such adverse implications might threaten to deteriorate the democratic essence of hypertext and hypermedia, namely, the multilinear access to manifold information and the subsequent possibility of collaborative knowledge building across any kinds of boundaries and borders. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The Consequences of Extensive Executive Pardons Although the current administration’s aggressive use of the executive pardon power is no longer a new topic, recent news articles have underscored the manifold consequences of the president’s actions. — Robert Radick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for manifold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
  1. various
  2. multifarious
  3. myriad
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  • In them, Contra Costa officials were ordered to turn over eight years of emails, calendars and notes for various officials, including Kramer, Robb, and three other employees of the assessor’s office.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of various
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  • There are custom T-shirts, multifarious fan art, an online forum and a dedicated posse keeping constant watch.
    — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Legislators need to realize that big tech is self-protective and eschews state boundaries in multifarious ways.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of multifarious
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Sekihusai tried to capture it as a bridge like a round ball—being in accord with the myriad changes of life.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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