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 But this tool alone is not the answer to the manifold problems that AI has raised within educational institutions. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Officials said a gas leak in a manifold servicing the garage caught fire, damaging a commercial lawn mower and part of the structure. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 And virtually all of the war’s manifold failures flow from its inability to pass the tests that Weinberger introduced and that Powell fleshed out and put into practice. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 That is why the Smithsonian is commemorating the 250th through manifold perspectives reflective of the entire country. — Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manifold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifold
  1. various
  2. multifarious
  3. myriad
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  • Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Just as in the previous 10 cycles, the current cycle combines economic concerns (including energy prices) and negative stories about incumbents in various offices.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of various
Adjective
  • The poetry world in the city is multifarious and energetic, with waves of practitioners reading, listening to, and publishing one another.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But with a career marked by change, designer and Vanity Fair cover star Marc Jacobs has long been an experimental and multifarious shopper and dresser.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of multifarious
Adjective
  • The campaign is unfolding as the city contends with myriad urban ailments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The disruption hit myriad services provided by Yandex, a tech giant akin to Google whose services are deeply integrated into daily life in Russia and whose digital infrastructure other third-party platforms rely on.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifold. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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