multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail …—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser2
: a great number : host entry 4
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
Examples of multitude in a Sentence
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Across its many subgenres, reality television is a format that contains multitudes, including competition, luxury, romance, aspirational support or instruction, scopophilia, pure escapism, and, at its most shameless (and sometimes, yes, gratifying), a heaping portion of schadenfreude.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Throughout her career in entertainment public relations, Davis’ focus centered in on television, leading her to work on a multitude of titles over the years.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Giving your home a refresh for spring and summer is easier than ever thanks to a multitude of stylish decor launches and sales from stores like Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Michaels and many more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for multitude
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd
: a great number of things or people
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