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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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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Recent Examples of legion
Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Acharia, who hails from a tech background as an entrepreneur before pivoting to management, is one of a small but growing legion of talent reps who are harnessing AI data to better advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their clients on future deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The decline in Las Vegas tourism is taking money straight out of the pockets of Sin City’s legion of service workers who rely on tips to make ends meet.
—Camila Bernal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Contrary to those theories, some believed that Roman legions returned from Egypt carried the grape of Sicily.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Acharia, who hails from a tech background as an entrepreneur before pivoting to management, is one of a small but growing legion of talent reps who are harnessing AI data to better advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their clients on future deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The decline in Las Vegas tourism is taking money straight out of the pockets of Sin City’s legion of service workers who rely on tips to make ends meet.
—Camila Bernal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion
Adjective
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That ban was seen by many as an attack on freedom of speech -- and an extension of what some described as the government's corrupt nature.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, many Americans had five weeks off before the Ryder Cup in Rome.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Kansas City Chiefs and a small army of oral health volunteers transformed GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium into a kid-friendly dental clinic for a unique dental tailgate party.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Race day is sensory overload; a heaving throng in shorts and sneakers, in charity tops and fancy dress.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the accompanying music video, NBATAE, clad in a San Antonio Spurs jersey and shades, is wheeled around his neighborhood while surrounded by a throng of supporters, immediate and extended family.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since its leaves, seeds, and flowers are all edible, there are numerous ways to enjoy your harvest in the kitchen.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Over the weekend, massive crowds gathered in downtown Chicago to protest a federal takeover and voice support for immigrants, according to WLS.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the canopy of a giant Ethiopian flag, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed a crowd of dignitaries including the presidents of Somalia, Djibouti and Kenya.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cut to 28 days later, when Spike was rescued from a horde of infected by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), another original survivor who turned out to be the leader of a barbaric cult.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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The earthquake swarm—rare for the earthquake—prompted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to urge residents to review earthquake preparedness steps and insurance options.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Legion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legion. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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