LEGION Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of legion

as in many

being of a large but indefinite number the obstacles that the programmers had to overcome have been legion

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legion

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noun

ˈlē-jən

as in army

a large body of men and women organized for land warfare joined the French Foreign Legion

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as in throng

a great number of persons or creatures massed together legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert

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Though several of the film’s stars — Olivia Newton-John, Susan Buckner and Jeff Conaway — have died, the movie’s larger-than-life legacy remains, with legions of fans rewatching the film and sharing the classic clips on social media. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 But to his legions of enemies — from MAGA reactionaries to the Anti-Defamation League to mere centrist Democrats — Piker is a loudmouth extremist who’s actively harming the country. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 In petitions, legal action and IG posts, the Hollywood guilds and a legion of A-listers are pessimistic Ellison will keep his expansive theatrical promises if and when the deal finally closes. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 The industry recruited legions of transportation planners and politicians; by the mid-20th century, these new allies had agreed to rebuild their cities to accommodate cars. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legion

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Adjective

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of many

Noun

Last week, the army announced criminal investigations into two other high-profile attacks by its troops in Gaza — the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, and the 2025 killing of 15 paramedics.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Ruling against the army doesn’t mean the army will behave any differently.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of army

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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

Definition of throng

Adjective

Harte and the 15-year-old allegedly exchanged numerous personal text messages over a span of several months.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Sam Garcia, a Mexican American rancher and scientist who raises cattle in Sonora, told CNN that any livestock entering the US will be inspected numerous times for screwworm before being dipped in a chemical bath.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Noun

Hvar banned its circuit of thumping DJ parties in 2024 in an effort to rebrand itself, but August’s high tourist season in Hvar Town still draws heavy crowds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
So too the buzz around the event last year and this, with first-round matches in 2025 attracting large and engrossed crowds.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of crowd

Adjective

While Zoom did raise its full-year outlook, multiple analysts noted that the increase was slightly less than the second-quarter beat.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Lawrence faces multiple charges, including grand theft of motor vehicle parts, burglary conspiracy, grand theft conspiracy, and criminal solicitation.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of multiple

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

Definition of horde

Noun

The growth of agentic AI and the rise of cyber hacks orchestrated by agents are forcing companies to invest in more tools to manage swarms of new identities.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
This phrase is a complicated way of simply acknowledging the fact that Pluto sits within the Kuiper Belt, a vast swarm of bodies that go around the sun in similar orbits beyond Neptune.

— Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

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