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
While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
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Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The litigation includes a bevy of legal theories offered by the government.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Coyne and Bishops goalie Austin Gaylord were both otherwise stellar in net to keep it a low-scoring affair despite a bevy of chances from both teams throughout.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The track credits a bevy of session musicians, including a saxophonist, a whopping six violinists, two viola players, a couple of trumpet players, a cello player, and conga player Daniel Rodriguez, who played alongside Mars at his 2025 New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The litigation includes a bevy of legal theories offered by the government.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Coyne and Bishops goalie Austin Gaylord were both otherwise stellar in net to keep it a low-scoring affair despite a bevy of chances from both teams throughout.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The track credits a bevy of session musicians, including a saxophonist, a whopping six violinists, two viola players, a couple of trumpet players, a cello player, and conga player Daniel Rodriguez, who played alongside Mars at his 2025 New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
Noun
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Wellness influencers and biohackers are touting the benefits of nicotine in a multitude of forms, including patches, pouches, gum, and drinks.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran contains multitudes, of course, and the regime does have supporters, especially in rural areas.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That transition train and ball movement led to a slew of baskets at close range.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noem lost her position after a slew of missteps and controversies.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Every innovation brings with it a myriad of fears, many of which are eventually disproven and reduced to conspiracy theories.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The hotel doctor sent me to the hospital, where I was diagnosed with a myriad of possible illnesses.—
Lori Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iranian strikes have also killed dozens of people in other countries around the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The regular crowd shots of the waiting room too often reduce the afflicted into a zombie-like horde bent on making life more difficult for our beloved medical staff.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just seems like the Mariners’ horde of young talent leaves them far better positioned to keep their crown a little while.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 6,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sharks, whales, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even the rare dugong (a manatee-like creature) swim these stunning seas alongside hundreds of species of fish.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bevy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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