so many

adjective

1
: constituting an unspecified number
can only read so many chapters each night
2
: constituting a group or pack
behaved like so many animals

Examples of so many in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The brand's timeless selection includes linen button-ups, cooling polos, no-iron shirts, and more that come in so many summer-ready patterns and colors. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024 The 51-year-old actress kicked off the summer season with a tropical solo getaway that involved rest, relaxation and so many swimsuits. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for so many 

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Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of so many was in 1533

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“So many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20many. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.

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