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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
The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.
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Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In their defense, the horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, so legions of Tar Heel blue stormed the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
From 1883 to 1977, opulent trains operated under this banner throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, inspiring Agatha Christie’s titular 1934 mystery, along with legions of bucket-list-keepers for whom the trains represent the ne plus ultra of glamorous, old-school travel.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Moira, a career-capping (and Emmy-winning) role in the comedy created by Eugene and son Dan Levy, brought O’Hara legions of new fans — and elevated a new vocabulary.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Osea Underia Algae Body Oil has legions of fans—including me—who rave about its firming benefits, courtesy of the brand’s signature seaweed infusion.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Hollywood Beach Hollywood, Florida A perennial favorite for family beach vacations in Florida, Clearwater Beach draws legions of visitors each year to its sugary white sand and clear shallow waters.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
But more recently — as D-FW has enjoyed a broad economic boom that’s transformed areas like Uptown and Frisco and brought hundreds of companies and legions of new residents to the region — it’s also emerged as an increasingly popular hotspot for the rich.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of them creep around on social media and almost certainly legions of them come from bot accounts on X.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In their defense, the horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, so legions of Tar Heel blue stormed the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
From 1883 to 1977, opulent trains operated under this banner throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, inspiring Agatha Christie’s titular 1934 mystery, along with legions of bucket-list-keepers for whom the trains represent the ne plus ultra of glamorous, old-school travel.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Moira, a career-capping (and Emmy-winning) role in the comedy created by Eugene and son Dan Levy, brought O’Hara legions of new fans — and elevated a new vocabulary.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Osea Underia Algae Body Oil has legions of fans—including me—who rave about its firming benefits, courtesy of the brand’s signature seaweed infusion.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Hollywood Beach Hollywood, Florida A perennial favorite for family beach vacations in Florida, Clearwater Beach draws legions of visitors each year to its sugary white sand and clear shallow waters.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
But more recently — as D-FW has enjoyed a broad economic boom that’s transformed areas like Uptown and Frisco and brought hundreds of companies and legions of new residents to the region — it’s also emerged as an increasingly popular hotspot for the rich.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of them creep around on social media and almost certainly legions of them come from bot accounts on X.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
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The two armies remain locked in battle on the roughly 750-mile front line, while Russia bombards civilian areas of Ukraine daily.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two armies remain locked in battle on the roughly 750-mile front line, while Russia bombards civilian areas of Ukraine daily.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The monks captivated much of the country and even world, drawing throngs of supporters in cities from across the trek with their simple message of peace, compassion and unity.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The 59-year-old grumbled that gladhanding throngs of supporters in dusty villages had left him prey to bugs and viruses.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
Jack Brook,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army's 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Expect hordes of people on weekends during prime daytime hours, and likely a short to moderate wait around noon even on weekdays.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The design can scale to larger swarms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of one another, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bird flocks have been on the rebound after last year’s avian flu outbreak, but that has farmers suddenly selling at a loss.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the most eye-catching elements are the flocks of colored blobby shapes that appear to dart back and forth across their surfaces, like jellyfish swimming back and forth.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And everyone needs to look out for bicyclists, who drive fast and rarely slow down to maneuver around crowds.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Protests that broke out across the nation spilled into downtown Aurora, where buildings were vandalized and tear gas filled the air as the APD worked to disperse crowds.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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