NUMEROUS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

numerous

adjective

ˈnü-mə-rəs

Definition of numerous

as in many

being of a large but indefinite number received numerous complaints about that product

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Recent Examples of numerous The board initially requested numerous edits and insisted that the title Punjab '95 be changed. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Aiyuk has invoked the Commanders numerous times, seemingly trying to re-join his Arizona State teammate in Daniels. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas. — Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Eisenberg was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best screenplay, and his screenplay won a BAFTA Award, the Waldo Salt Award at the Sundance Film Festival, an Independent Spirit Award, and numerous other prizes. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for numerous

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Adjective

Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Joey King, Malin Akerman, Paris Hilton and many others arrived at SoFi Stadium (known as Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup).

— Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Thick insulation foam required for a massive refrigeration operation, solar panels and refrigerants were burned, leaving many residents on edge.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of many

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Chee faces 20 felony charges, including seven counts of murder, insurance fraud and multiple counts involving the possession, transportation or conspiracy to possess or transport explosives.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of multiple

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The song has since soundtracked countless proposals and first dances for Swifties and their betrothed all over the world.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 July 2026
King said in an interview with the AJC that changes at the federal level put countless people at risk of losing their insurance coverage.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

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