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
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The Prince of Darkness, as he was affectionately known by legion of fans, died in Birmingham weeks after the legendary rocker's reunion with Black Sabbath for a final concert in England.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The complaints about contractors hired to do work around people’s homes are legion.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Though the organization is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, the studio is aware of the legion.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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For the legions of people interested in passenger jet planes and their evolution into the complex engineering miracles that now criss-cross the friendly skies, this is a worthy place of pilgrimage.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The Prince of Darkness, as he was affectionately known by legion of fans, died in Birmingham weeks after the legendary rocker's reunion with Black Sabbath for a final concert in England.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The complaints about contractors hired to do work around people’s homes are legion.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Though the organization is not affiliated with Lucasfilm, the studio is aware of the legion.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion
Adjective
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The company has many sustainability initiatives, including scaling its use of sustainable aviation fuel, optimizing its routes for fuel efficiency and reducing its energy usage in ground operations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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In many instances, there’s legitimate critique and it was anticipated.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Frantic rescue operations persisted across the region, with army and police personnel working to find those missing.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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At one stage this summer, six different projects were being worked on inside The Racecourse at the same time by a small army of workers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once the throngs of travelers return home in mid-April, resorts slash rates and bare beaches abound.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tucked along the foothills of the northern Front Range lies a triangle of towns—Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park—that deliver classic Colorado charm, access to epic outdoor adventure, and vibrant local flavor without the throngs of peak-season crowds.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The Force Design executive report outlines numerous changes across its headquarters and the force.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The rapper first appeared on the VMAs in 1997, and has since performed numerous times, including a show-stopping medley of greatest hits to close the 2021 show.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs crowd thinned out, and the twins’ shuttles swelled with more Brewers fans — happier, rowdier and presumably more intoxicated.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drive four hours south down the Atlantic coast past La Rochelle and Bordeaux, and the summer crowd favorite of Arcachon is handing out fines of $175 (€150) to anyone considered to be not fully dressed.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In recent years, Netflix has opted to release its most popular shows in multiple parts.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kinetic Content, which produces Love Is Blind, has sent out multiple casting notices for the show to Philadelphia singles.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The second is a developing area of low pressure much closer to home, off the Southeast U.S. coast ‒ a system that promises a dreary week of weather for hordes of beachgoers.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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His wife, Penelope, is fending off a horde of obnoxious suitors trying to take his throne, while their son, Telemachus, grows up wondering if his father is still alive.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Legion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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