bevy

noun

Definition of bevynext
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 My Life with the Walter Boys, Tires, Outer Banks and Leanne are all back for new seasons this August on Netflix, alongside a bevy of new, exciting offerings. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Kardashian, alongside her bevy of famous sisters, are now worth billions. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The surge nearly erased a year-over-year deficit in volume as the port recorded its third-busiest fiscal year on record — amidst a bevy of economic and geopolitical uncertainties, from inflation to tariffs to war in the Middle East. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 Accommodations include a bevy of room styles, suites, and signature suites, with bookings starting at $680 per night. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bevy
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  1. multitude
  2. slew
  3. myriad
  4. dozen
  5. horde
  6. sea
  7. loads
  8. throng
Noun
  • Inspired by a contemporary ‘70s bedroom, Design Within Reach’s frame has a multitude of bold colors to choose from in a velvet fabric for a sumptuous sleep setup.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Enrollees can choose from a multitude of plans sponsored by insurance carriers, varying somewhat by the drugs covered and the premiums.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of multitude
Noun
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Barton was the show’s troubled party girl, Marissa Cooper, who suffered a myriad of trauma and tragedy before Barton’s exit at the end of season three.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Cybertruck purchases by SpaceX came as consumers’ interest in the angular steel pickups had waned, and following a myriad of safety recalls.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of myriad
Noun
  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Residents of dozens of villages have been forcibly displaced.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • The president also frequently recounts that hordes of women, including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials, used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Video from Hilton’s neighborhood taken by NBC South Florida showed a horde of sheriff’s patrol vehicles along a street blocked off by yellow tape amid the response.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of horde
Noun
  • The enemies today are no longer on the battlefields, dropping bombs from the air or firing on our ships from under the sea.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As teams continue to host training camp in unusual locations, and as the NFL continues to schedule games over seas, this year’s jock tax has numerous intricacies that affect a player’s after-tax salary income.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sea
Noun
  • The type of helicopter that crashed can carry heavy loads and is commonly used in firefighting operations, with the ability to carry a more than 2,000-gallon tank.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The defendant and his legal team declined to speak with a throng of reporters outside the courthouse.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of throng

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