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  1. Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200. Also see many is the.


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The vibes, as many a fan will tell you, just seem off these days.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

A close read of a surprising celebrity choice: My colleague Christina Cauterucci—who’s written many a thoughtful and hilarious essay about public figures’ aesthetic choices—turns her attention to Taylor Swift’s unexpected choice of wedding-dress designer.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

It means, “Out of many, a common purpose”—a shared responsibility for community even in our differences.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

The Dodgers’ storied history has allowed many a manager to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

He passed many a merry-maker—visitor or foreigner—although few enough of them observed him as he walked.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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