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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Welcome to the world of Gobby, who’s consistently put out some of the strangest music of the legions of beatmakers turned solo auteurs that emerged from the blog-rap era.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Fights over ballot designations and how candidates portray themselves and their records are legion in politics.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Other airlines scrambled to help the legion of disappointed customers, including United and Frontier.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Welcome to the world of Gobby, who’s consistently put out some of the strangest music of the legions of beatmakers turned solo auteurs that emerged from the blog-rap era.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Fights over ballot designations and how candidates portray themselves and their records are legion in politics.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion
Adjective
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With Snell set to go as many as five innings in what was expected to be his final minor league rehab start, the Dodgers elected to have the two-time Cy Young Award winner do the work on the Dodger Stadium mound instead and the rust was evident.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Bernthal turns into a one-man army whose hardship somehow protects him from the pain, giving him the resolve to push through any attacker.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Five days before Jefferson arrived, on June 15, 1775, Adams had nominated another delegate from Virginia, George Washington, to command that army.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The line had swelled into a throng, which broke into a collective squeal as stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya stepped out of a van to greet the crowd.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Leo was met by throngs of cheering Italians, some of whom had been waiting since the middle of the night to greet him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Before troopers fired at Williams, she was told numerous times by police to drop the gun, according to the report and footage of the incident.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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When Four Seasons later opened its Nile Plaza property across the river, that hotel took on more of the diplomatic and business crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Officials initially called a common foul but moved to a video review as the Minnesota crowd grew restless.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The outlet reported that in 2020, Brown fired multiple rounds at Boston police officers while already on probation in a separate case.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Young amateur pitchers will generally face multiple teams that don’t have a left-handed batter in the lineup over the course of a short season.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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This series focuses on She-Ra, the alter ego of Prince Adam’s twin sister, Princess Adora, who leads a rebellion against an evil intergalactic horde.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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One or two buzzers aren’t so bad, but a swarm of them could mean there’s a nest nearby.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The system can handle solo missions or work as part of a coordinated swarm.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Legion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legion. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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