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
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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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom getaway spans nearly 3,700 square feet and serves up panoramic ocean views via floor-to-ceiling windows, numerous skylights, and multiple terraces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
A little less than a year later, the 14-time Grammy winner released Billboard 200-topper The Tortured Poets Department, featuring numerous songs fans believe are about Healy.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Police said that businesses in Tempe, Ariz., have reported numerous instances of groups of men entering their stores dressed as employees and refusing to leave when asked.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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