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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Hinting at the spring collection Bertolini said he was inspired by the multitude of feelings that dominate today’s society, starting with palate cleansing all-white looks and progressively adding accents of primary colors.
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Martino Carrera, WWD, 9 July 2024
However, narrowly defining civilian protection obscures the multitude of other ways in which government action (or inaction) victimizes citizens.
—Hilary Matfess, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2017
Sometimes, the multitude of choices can feel overwhelming.
—Chaela Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
The hiding of the tubes is just one of the multitude of moving pieces that go into pulling it all off.
—EW.com, 13 June 2024
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Martino Carrera, WWD, 9 July 2024
However, narrowly defining civilian protection obscures the multitude of other ways in which government action (or inaction) victimizes citizens.
—Hilary Matfess, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2017
Sometimes, the multitude of choices can feel overwhelming.
—Chaela Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
The hiding of the tubes is just one of the multitude of moving pieces that go into pulling it all off.
—EW.com, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the multitude
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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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