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 Paxton also unveiled an ad Friday trying to address his numerous corruption and personal scandals, which are documented in legal filings. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 This increase in funding also comes in the wake of cuts in federal funding to the arts which have impacted numerous organizations. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Singh previously pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including murder for hire, kidnapping and causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm during a crime of violence, federal prosecutors said in the news release. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026 Among the numerous performers are Alaina Rolleri, Bahena, Beach Noise, Brett Shady, esme, Midnight Sun, Richard March & the Air Merchants, Ryan Moody, a Young Talent Showcase and tons more. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for numerous

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Adjective

There are many reasons why women do not feel able to speak up, with the top one, at 52 percent, being their not wanting to burden others.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The Fox reboot is being showrun by Matt Nix (Burn Notice),while many of the original creators are back to EP, including Michael Berk, Greg Bonann and Doug Schwartz, alongside new EPs Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

Adjective

Room for Disagreement Collins has opposed Trump on upwards of a half-dozen major initiatives and worked behind the scenes to temper him on multiple other occasions.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms The 52 rooms and suites, scattered across multiple levels in a labyrinthine, anthill-like structure, come in a multitude of shapes and sizes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of multiple

Adjective

In several messages quoted in the ruling, Seaver allegedly threatened Nozell and other people connected to Parton’s estate.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh shared several sobering injury updates Monday in the wake of Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Fortunately for Anderson and countless others, the landscape around hepatitis C quickly evolved.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Lil Wayne and Drake always collaborated throughout the 2010s, and the Young Money duo gave rap countless show-stopping and classic moments.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of countless

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