countless
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- countlessly adverb
Etymology
Origin of countless
Example Sentences
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After an hour on a freeway passing through suburban towns of countless rows of identical worker housing, we turned onto a more rustic road, headed into the country’s mountainous region.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
“He leaves behind his music, his label, his mixes, and the countless thousands of dancers who found themselves — truly found themselves — in the middle of one of his sets,” his representatives wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in countless industries.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Yes, you have to pay for a membership — at Costco, that starts at $65 a year — but remember that you can save on countless other items there, as well.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
How was she to winnow down her countless questions to a mere troika?
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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