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Numerous

usgb/ˈnuːmərəs/Volume
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Quantity Emphasis

Use 'numerous' to stress the large amount of something without specifying the exact quantity.

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She has visited numerous countries in her travels.
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Positive Nuance

'Numerous' often implies that the abundance is positive or beneficial.

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The new policy has numerous benefits for employees.
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Variety Suggestion

'Numerous' can suggest variety within the large quantity it describes.

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The festival featured numerous musical genres.
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