the multitude
noun
: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
—often pluralHis films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Mintyukov had to persevere through a string of healthy scratches earlier this season, and was among the multitude of Ducks who struggled in their 8-3 loss to Dallas on Friday.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The show’s album has gone viral several times over, which Esler attributes to the multitude of styles featured on the soundtrack.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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