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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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Recent Examples of litany
The first half featured a litany of miscues that teams truly contending for a Super Bowl don’t make.
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Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The researchers did in depth study of the Providence Public School District and found what will be a familiar-to-teachers litany of interruptions.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There has been a litany of updates to the R1 over the year, but three stand out: Beta Rabbit, LAM Playground, and Teach Mode.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Pam Oliver’s unyielding resolve to stay in the game
Fox Sports sideline reporter Pam Oliver, who has shrugged off a litany of obstacles to set a record for most NFL games called, isn’t ready to retire.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The researchers did in depth study of the Providence Public School District and found what will be a familiar-to-teachers litany of interruptions.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There has been a litany of updates to the R1 over the year, but three stand out: Beta Rabbit, LAM Playground, and Teach Mode.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Pam Oliver’s unyielding resolve to stay in the game
Fox Sports sideline reporter Pam Oliver, who has shrugged off a litany of obstacles to set a record for most NFL games called, isn’t ready to retire.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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No matter your sport of choice, this list has the outdoor gear tailored to your winter pursuits.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The album reportedly sold less than 1,000 copies within its first week, with a collective download count of 6,000 across its 12-song track list.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Northlake covers 120 acres, according to JLL’s property listing.Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Cole | Reuters Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week, according to listings on the company’s website.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ancient colors are cultivated in the Jorda rug—the product’s copper splotches mimic both erosion and painterly grace—while the Lydos rug feature a bright glyph motif.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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At a more functional and financially stable club, the 19-year-old would be given the time and grace to develop his game at his own pace.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In many ways, that spirit will be a combination of a theme from the last major holiday — thanksgiving — as well as this one — new birth.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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The chief Thanksgiving editorial 54 years ago talked about the Puritans’ practice of holding a day of fasting and humiliation as well as one of feasting and thanksgiving.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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De la Torre’s invocation of his rights, according to his attorneys, should have been enough to halt the proceedings.Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet, who portrays Bob Dylan in the new biopic A Complete Unknown, took Dylan's invocation quite literally.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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