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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
joined the French Foreign Legion
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as in throngs
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 legions
Zach Bryan has become one of the biggest stars in country music over the past few years, winning legions of fans with a unique blend of Americana, self-reflection, and heartfelt love songs, while staying far away from politics.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Nightlife Jasper Royal Canadian Legion Many small Canadian towns have legions—places where locals gather for a drink (and sometimes a party), and Jasper is no exception.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Neither Styles or Horan are expected to make appearances in the Netflix docuseries, which aims to attract legions of One Direction fans globally to the streaming platform.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The chief of staff of one of Kyiv’s volunteer formation legions, Andriy, whose call-sign is Stolyar, said his unit is composed of people from all walks of life – from construction workers to businessmen to poets.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
But Sen already has legions of fans who adore their storytelling, have for years clung to her every post and update, and have read the digital equivalent of thousands of pages of her writing.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Another prime example is Insomnia Cookies, which was created at an Ivy League campus house and has since turned into a cult staple for legions of students looking for their late-night sweet treat fix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Redford was suddenly a bankable leading man with his pick of projects — and legions of admirers across the country.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Nightlife Jasper Royal Canadian Legion Many small Canadian towns have legions—places where locals gather for a drink (and sometimes a party), and Jasper is no exception.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Neither Styles or Horan are expected to make appearances in the Netflix docuseries, which aims to attract legions of One Direction fans globally to the streaming platform.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The chief of staff of one of Kyiv’s volunteer formation legions, Andriy, whose call-sign is Stolyar, said his unit is composed of people from all walks of life – from construction workers to businessmen to poets.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
But Sen already has legions of fans who adore their storytelling, have for years clung to her every post and update, and have read the digital equivalent of thousands of pages of her writing.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Another prime example is Insomnia Cookies, which was created at an Ivy League campus house and has since turned into a cult staple for legions of students looking for their late-night sweet treat fix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Redford was suddenly a bankable leading man with his pick of projects — and legions of admirers across the country.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
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And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Michael captured in every second of performance; shots of massive audiences; countless pictures of Michael in hospitals with sick children, with armies of police and in moments of solitary reflection.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The event drew such a large crowd on Sunday that several Surf City residents complained on social media about a lack of security and noise control, as throngs of attendees poured onto the streets and blocked traffic.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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Among the throngs of fans who line up for Angel Reese’s or Caitlin Clark’s autograph after games are boys wearing their jerseys.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Avivi said that gathering information on Hamas terrorists and the organization’s structure has been an ongoing effort for years, including mapping platoons, companies, and battalions, as well as identifying commanders.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The future belongs to a smaller pool of elite innovators — not vast back-office battalions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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With sunflower sea stars suddenly all but gone from their home range, sea urchin numbers exploded, and the hungry urchin hordes descended upon kelp forests.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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The result is a mobile, autonomous counter-drone system that can defeat swarms of unmanned aircraft with precision and minimal collateral damage.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Russia is suspected to be behind a series of drone swarms that surveyed and even disrupted critical infrastructure in Denmark and elsewhere, though investigations are ongoing.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Egg prices fell a bit, fewer sick poultry flocks were culled on farms, and officials took a breath.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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The mass deployment of technologies that these minerals make possible—fleets of electric cars; flocks of wind turbines; a cleaner energy grid—may be imperative if our society is to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and thereby avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bradenton, Florida Dotted with pristine sugar-white beaches, turquoise waters, no high rises and smaller crowds, Bradenton flies below the usual radar in comparison to nearby Tampa or Sarasota.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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From either direction, the canyon unfolds mile by mile, an unexpected desert Eden where fall lingers long after it’s faded elsewhere and silence fills the space crowds never reach.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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