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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Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
If there weren’t already enough reasons to stay here, the hotel couldn’t sit in a better location with access to the Art Institute, Lake Michigan, and a multitude of museums.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Along with financial infusion, the summit will bring in a multitude of security personnel, resulting in road closures, increased traffic and extended wait times.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Starting with a one-page charter outlining purpose, investment objectives, risk tolerance, decision rights and reporting cadence can help mitigate a multitude of these potential issues.
—Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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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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