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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John Bacon, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
In addition to being close to a wide range of services, award winning schools, fine dining, and numerous recreational opportunities, Farmington and Simsbury are nearby, Hartford is an easy commute, and Boston and New York City are just two hours away.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
However, there have been numerous sightings of the rare animals in unexpected places recently, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where one or more mountain lions were seen roaming the suburbs of Lake Dallas, Little Elm and Plano, McClatchy News reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
While there were over 150 people killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, there were also numerous people who survived the tragic event, including six of the children who were in the building’s daycare.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Numerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerous. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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