as in multitude
a large group of people or things
—usually singular
A bevy of girls waited outside.
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Recent Examples of bevy
In addition to many wines, Gallo has a bevy of spirits in its portfolio (either as owner or distributor), including Amaro Montenegro, Don Fulano tequila, Jura single malt scotch, and one of the best-selling alcoholic seltzers, High Noon.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The extravagant ceremony, a traditional performance/show put on by the host country of every Olympic Games, is taking place at Milan's San Siro Stadium this year, and featured a bevy of celebrity performers and cameos, including Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron and Andrea Bocelli.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Its fully wireless outputs and a bevy of technical upgrades please tech purists and design-lovers alike.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Fragile labor Outside the big jobs report, a bevy of recent employment data has shown the labor market has become more fragile.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The extravagant ceremony, a traditional performance/show put on by the host country of every Olympic Games, is taking place at Milan's San Siro Stadium this year, and featured a bevy of celebrity performers and cameos, including Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron and Andrea Bocelli.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Its fully wireless outputs and a bevy of technical upgrades please tech purists and design-lovers alike.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Fragile labor Outside the big jobs report, a bevy of recent employment data has shown the labor market has become more fragile.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
Noun
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The moral is, top-shelf talent covers a multitude of sins, not to mention defenses.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 18,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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On the University of Texas campus, with its multitude of mature live oaks.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past week, a slew of cinematic videos of celebrities and characters in absurd situations have gone viral online, with one commonality –– they were created using a new artificial intelligence tool from Chinese developer ByteDance, sparking anxiety over the fast-evolving capabilities of AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gu has a slew of sponsorships, from global brands such as Porsche to Chinese companies such as Anta Sports that are less well known outside of China.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Although there is indeed a vast Universe out there — a Universe where there are likely a myriad of untold lifeforms and possibly even civilizations out there — there is still no credible evidence for an inhabited world other than Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nantucket, with a myriad of charms, attracts celebrities, millionaires — and billionaires.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded with a more aggressive stance toward drug cartels than her predecessor, that has included sending dozens of drug trafficking prisoners to the United States for prosecution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Expect hordes of people on weekends during prime daytime hours, and likely a short to moderate wait around noon even on weekdays.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lunch is à la carte, and dinner is a tasting menu that varies every night, depending on what the countryside, the sea, and the orchard offer that day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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If you're all set on aquamarine, explore a full rainbow of sea foam green, olive, and chartreuse.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Diabate went right back at Duren, and a throng of bodies assembled.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 59-year-old grumbled that gladhanding throngs of supporters in dusty villages had left him prey to bugs and viruses.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bevy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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