BEVY Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

bevy

noun

Definition of bevy

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 Trapped in their castle by a howling rainstorm, our minifig royalty takes in a bevy of drenched animals. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 It’s divided between the countries of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, and the dense tropical forests that cover the island are a bevy of biodiversity that have not been well-studied. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 However, yields at the long end quickly rose again Thursday as market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Among the notable items in the collection are a bevy of bass guitars that were burned onstage during the Nimrod and Warning tours, when drummer Tré Cool would set his kit on fire back in the late Nineties and early 2000s. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bevy

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Noun

If none of this piques your interest, spend time in the 8,000-square-foot spa, where a multitude of treatments along with a swirling hydrotherapy circuit and sauna are at your fingertips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
With 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods announced on Saturday that include a multitude of apparel products, consumers are bound to feel the impacts of the United States-Canada trade war when browsing for outerwear this fall.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of multitude

Noun

Deutsche downgrades Novo Nordisk to sell from hold Deutsche cited a slew of negative catalysts for the rating change.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Daredevil originally debuted on Netflix; however, after Disney+ launched, a slew of Marvel series on Netflix reverted to the Mouse House’s streaming service in mid-March 2022.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

Drones should be incorporated into existing security planning in the same way organizations already consider a myriad of threats.

— Bill Edwards, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is known for its artsy downtown and close proximity to a myriad of outdoor activities.

— Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of myriad

Noun

Chino Hills State Park is almost never crowded, except during a spring super bloom, when the hillsides erupt in California poppies and hordes of would-be influencers arrive to take photos for Instagram.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Or what about storming the field, the tradition that follows a momentous win, when order dissolves and players brace themselves for a horde of fans pouring out of the stands.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Tycho Crater is visible in the lower region of the lunar disk close to the shadow, while bright ejecta rays of reflective material brighten the darker lunar seas, where lava solidified to form basaltic plains billions of years ago.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Bates first set up a pirate radio station at Knock John, another sea fort.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sea

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The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

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Why then, are throngs of armchair analysts online pointing fingers at her ex-husband, Patrick, blaming him for the deaths?

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The new 47-key Orient Express Venezia is an experience, housed within Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in the oldest and northernmost Cannaregio district, drawing high-end travelers away from the throngs.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

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