many a/an
idiom
formal + literary
—used with a singular noun to refer to a large number of things or people
I've been there many a time.
Many a tale was told.
Many a man has tried but few men have succeeded.
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Priced at just $14.98, don’t be surprised if this chocolate classic pops up as a centerpiece on many a holiday table.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the island actually offers many a beach day trip.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Anticipate her next restock and gift her this set, which combines two of the brand’s hero products: the C E Ferulic serum (a favorite of Sofia Richie Grainge’s and many a Vogue editor) and the creamy Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizer.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
This area has many a nice home, plus some nice golf courses.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the island actually offers many a beach day trip.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Anticipate her next restock and gift her this set, which combines two of the brand’s hero products: the C E Ferulic serum (a favorite of Sofia Richie Grainge’s and many a Vogue editor) and the creamy Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 moisturizer.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
This area has many a nice home, plus some nice golf courses.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Many a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20a%2Fan. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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