numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈnü-mə-rəs 
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-,
ˈnyüm-rə-
: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
born into a numerous family
numerously
adverb
numerousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of numerous in a Sentence
She decided to leave for numerous reasons.
The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
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Suleiman has participated in numerous festivals as a jury member, including Cannes and Venice.
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The production was faced with numerous shutdowns due to extreme weather, which included lightning storms, floods, and heat.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
The production was faced with numerous shutdowns due to extreme weather, which included lightning storms, floods, and heat.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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numerous
adjective
nu·mer·ous
ˈn(y)üm-(ə-)rəs
: consisting of great numbers
numerous friends
numerously
adverb
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