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
That in itself presents a bevy of problems and another headache for agencies like the BLS.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The gown featured a drop waist with a voluminous skirt with a bevy of fabric ruching and slight textural contrast.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Equal parts roman à clef and coming-of-age tale, the 554-page book joins a bevy of recent books exploring the decline of glossy print media.
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Week 6 had a bevy of them, some of which were featured in last Thursday’s Pickorama.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The gown featured a drop waist with a voluminous skirt with a bevy of fabric ruching and slight textural contrast.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Equal parts roman à clef and coming-of-age tale, the 554-page book joins a bevy of recent books exploring the decline of glossy print media.
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Week 6 had a bevy of them, some of which were featured in last Thursday’s Pickorama.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
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Led by regional broadcaster Miyazaki Telecasting Company, the online platform allows Japan’s multitude of small and regional television stations to upload their extensive library of programming, which is then broken up and re-categorised (via AI) into individual pieces of content.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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There were a multitude of failures in that situation.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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The same people are also happy to clarify that, strictly speaking, a myriad is 10,000, and not the indeterminably large number most people think.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Others with new music out include Anne Wilson with her new album Stars, Jillian Jacqueline with an ode to the myriad of roles some women embody, and Ira Dean in collaboration with Gary Allan.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Axios, Alexander Solender and Marc Caputo report on the half-dozen labor leaders who have urged Democrats to vote for government funding and end the shutdown without conditions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The event drew in hordes of celebrities, including Emily Ratajkowski, Brooks Nader, Cher, Viola Davis, Elizabeth Olsen and Venus Williams.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Back in 1961, residents of Capitola woke up to find that hordes of black seabirds were slamming into cars, windows and people's homes and dying.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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What begins as a token of possession becomes, when Rose releases it to the sea, a monument to lost love and freedom.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a displacement of more than 100,000 tons and a length of 1,100 feet (334 meters), the Ford is the largest warship the US has ever put to sea.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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