the multitude

noun

: ordinary or common people as a group

a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude

—often plural

His films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.

Examples of the multitude in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For higher-grade versions of the multitude of super superstars in this set, the cost is as high as $1,000 and up. —Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Thousands of digital leaders from around the world are here, displaying the latest in robotics, quantum computing, and IQ AI, which is grappling with the relationship between us—humans—and the multitude of AI agents that proffer help and arouse suspicion. —Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026

There’s a wide range of shuffleboard table options, leading to a lot of choices due to the multitude of sizes available. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

Service is slick, guest rooms are stylish while offering quintessential island luxury, and the multitude of happenings make this island feel like there’s non-stop adventure just waiting for you. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for the multitude

• beatitude
• decrepitude
• disquietude
• exactitude
• ineptitude
• infinitude
• ingratitude
• midlatitude
• similitude
• solicitude
• accrued
• allude