countless
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- countlessly adverb
Etymology
Origin of countless
Example Sentences
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"You start to find other things that could be destructive instead of constructive. I've seen it countless times in boxing, the likes of Tyson Fury and the rest," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
What’s more, there are countless small yet memorable visual and narrative details to adore — things that, at first sight, look like bizarre directorial choices, but ultimately operate in the service of this gonzo story.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
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
I’ve heard from countless readers, especially within the past year, complaining about typos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
After countless miles by troika and train they were exhausted, queasy, and generally out of sorts.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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