as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
the obstacles that the programmers had to overcome have been legion
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert
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Recent Examples of legion
Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2026
But outside the major pop stars and Grammy favorites, there was a legion of potential breakout stars jockeying for audience attention and winning it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Surging token consumption globally has given China a distinct advantage thanks to its abundant supply of low-cost electricity and a legion of competing AI model developers.
—Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
When the beloved Gonzo documentary series All Gas, No Brakes returns to the web later this month, its creator, Andrew Callaghan, will have achieved what feels like an impossible resurrection to him and his legion of fans.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Chris Stapleton, Beyoncé, and Bruno Mars were among a legion of eclectic artists who paid heartfelt homage to the boundless visionary, multi-Grammy and Oscar winner.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2026
But outside the major pop stars and Grammy favorites, there was a legion of potential breakout stars jockeying for audience attention and winning it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Surging token consumption globally has given China a distinct advantage thanks to its abundant supply of low-cost electricity and a legion of competing AI model developers.
—Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
When the beloved Gonzo documentary series All Gas, No Brakes returns to the web later this month, its creator, Andrew Callaghan, will have achieved what feels like an impossible resurrection to him and his legion of fans.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion
Adjective
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The 76ers led by as many as 15 in the quarter and carried a 32-19 advantage into the second quarter.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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With his expertise, von Steuben completely reorganized the army and boosted morale.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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From there, the gates open for throngs of local musicians to lay claim to performing in tribute to a specific musical act of their choosing, fitting within that theme.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Bongino compared himself to Trump, who faced numerous investigations in recent years and became the first former president to be indicted on criminal charges in 2023.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turco stressed that the bill does not regulate the financial products themselves but business practices surrounding them and was brought after numerous complaints from Connecticut residents.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the Padres broke the tie with a check-swing RBI infield single by Xander Bogaerts in the eighth inning, and San Diego held on to beat the Sox 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,171 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Madison Square Garden crowd let Embiid hear it with booming, profane jeers throughout that 2024 slugfest, which the Knicks won in six games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Aircraft landing on one of the main runways at Newark come sailing in, low, over multiple lanes of traffic on the Turnpike, which is one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Lawson has leadership experience from prior roles, including director of curriculum and instruction as well as elementary principal across multiple districts, officials said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Pablo Escobar's reign of terror didn't end with his death and continues today in the form of a horde of hippos plaguing the Colombian countryside.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oldham knew the Beatles played primarily to hordes of screaming girls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Costumes aren’t necessarily mandatory for the performers at the Sac Halloween Show, but a heavy dose of creativity is required for this swarm of sonic cosplay.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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According to budget details, SOCOM is seeking to purchase 93 group 2 UAVs, 10 group 3 UAVs, 16 swarm carrier pods, and five ground system interfaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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