1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a multiplicity of suggestions for turning the company around
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2
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types
Shakespeare's works seem to encompass the full multiplicity of human experience
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Recent Examples of multiplicity
IoT devices are diverse, and safeguarding such a broad target against intrusion is challenging, particularly in light of the multiplicity of device kinds and security requirements.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Today, as in the past, there are a multiplicity of ways that Black men express their personal style and adorn themselves for the political, professional and social systems of the Western gaze.
—Time, 5 May 2025
With so many organizations using a multiplicity of spreadsheets, slide decks, database repositories and disconnected business intelligence tools, the potential for work (and indeed money) not being mapped to specific priorities is rife.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Siwa isn’t alone in using a multiplicity of pronouns.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multiplicity
Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Today, as in the past, there are a multiplicity of ways that Black men express their personal style and adorn themselves for the political, professional and social systems of the Western gaze.
—Time, 5 May 2025
With so many organizations using a multiplicity of spreadsheets, slide decks, database repositories and disconnected business intelligence tools, the potential for work (and indeed money) not being mapped to specific priorities is rife.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Siwa isn’t alone in using a multiplicity of pronouns.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multiplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplicity
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On average, the companies saw their stocks rise 3.8% in the 30 days after dropping diversity hiring targets, compared to the S&P 500’s average monthly return of 1.24%, according to Fishback.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Just an easy ferry ride from the city of Vancouver, the island offers a diversity of settings for travelers, from the charming provincial capital, Victoria, to the wilds of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and picturesque small towns like Tofino and Comox.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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However, being stung dozens of times can make anyone feel sick as their body works to handle the venom and, in the exceedingly rare case that someone is stung hundreds or even thousands of times, the venom may be enough to cause serious illness or even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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But after auditioning around 300 actors and screen testing over two dozen, Gunn was at a loss.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Trump administration has instituted a slew of policies, including sweeping tariffs, in an effort to revive America’s declining manufacturing industries.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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With a double harbor set at the tip of a long and sinewy peninsula on a highly strategic coastline, Knidos grew rich from its favorable natural position and from trading wine, olive oil and vast quantities of amphorae.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act): The FTC is directed to enforce the BOTS Act, which aims to prevent the use of bots to purchase large quantities of tickets for resale at elevated prices.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Her somewhat implausible problem is that her bad feelings—her irritation, her boredom—never register as such because of her beauty, her wealth, and her pedigree; so great is her beauty that even her nastiest moods feel like a sunny glow to others.—
Claire Jarvis,
New Yorker,
8 July 2025
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Home ownership holds different meanings for everyone, but for many of us, our homes constitute a significant portion of our personal wealth.—
Jennifer Horton,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This could be a $6 million per season deal that doesn't pan out to being an impact addition.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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“Multiplicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplicity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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