LEGION Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

legion 1 of 2

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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Somehow their other legion team made up of mainly juniors and sophomores is in the same state tournament. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Apatow, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who personally greenlit Lady Dynamite, the surreal comedy based on Bamford’s life that ran for two seasons, and her legion of other fans beg to differ. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 This movie spawned a legion of catchphrases that would be recited in schools for years following its release, in addition to a stage musical and another movie adaptation. — Devonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026 The influencers are two of the most controversial figures on the internet today, with legions of fans and detractors. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for legion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion

Adjective

No off-season on the water While many people associate water rescues with summer, Lach said some of the Marine Unit's busiest months come after Labor Day.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
His work has been featured in Time, Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other newspapers and magazines.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of many

Noun

Many were wrapped in towels to shield from the wind, while army and police vehicles patrolled the road behind them.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
The boy, now 17, told the Associated Press that those who ordered him strapped to the gun were Colombian mercenaries providing military aid to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces against the army in the war, now in its fourth year.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of army

Noun

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
That was illustrated by the massive media throng surrounding Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, just one table away from where Whittingham spoke to a slightly smaller crowd.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of throng

Adjective

Regardless, numerous roads remain flooded and impassible, including East Pine Street, Riverside Drive, Westfield Road, and Welcome Baptist Church Road.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026
That might not be possible, but the supply of both rotation and bullpen options is plentiful, creating numerous possibilities.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Adjective

Wednesday marked just the third game in MLB history where both leadoff hitters hit multiple home runs, including a leadoff home run, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Experts say the best way to safeguard against such attacks is through multiple layers of security.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of multiple

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

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