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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
Chavez swept back into power just two days later, however, on the backs of legions of supporters filling the streets.
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James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
And legions of Chicago youngsters benefited so greatly from it.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Even today, a simplistic popularization of political science is preached by legions of analysts, columnists, and talking heads who imagine politics mostly in terms of data, statistics, institutions, and strategy.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Bardot ranked among the most beautiful women of all time, according to Esquire and legions of admirers.
—Donald Liebenson, Vanity Fair, 28 Dec. 2025
Seasonal viewers on cable — and now on streaming — have helped introduce the movie to new legions of fans over the past two decades.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
That success has been amplified by Kelce's relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, whose legions of fans have adopted the Chiefs as their favorite team.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Indeed, one of General George Washington’s greatest achievements was to avoid being cornered and forced to capitulate to these intimidating legions in the war’s early years.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
And legions of Chicago youngsters benefited so greatly from it.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Even today, a simplistic popularization of political science is preached by legions of analysts, columnists, and talking heads who imagine politics mostly in terms of data, statistics, institutions, and strategy.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Bardot ranked among the most beautiful women of all time, according to Esquire and legions of admirers.
—Donald Liebenson, Vanity Fair, 28 Dec. 2025
Seasonal viewers on cable — and now on streaming — have helped introduce the movie to new legions of fans over the past two decades.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
That success has been amplified by Kelce's relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, whose legions of fans have adopted the Chiefs as their favorite team.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Indeed, one of General George Washington’s greatest achievements was to avoid being cornered and forced to capitulate to these intimidating legions in the war’s early years.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
Noun
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In other words, just as warfare and armed conflict have evolved away from armies lined up across national borders, the right to self-defense has to be read as being capacious enough to accommodate a military response to threats such as narco-terrorism.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Jan. 2026
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Allied armies had broken out of Normandy, liberated Paris, and pushed toward Germany.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2025
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Shooting scene becomes site of vigil Hours after the shooting, throngs of neighbors gathered at a vigil near the scene to remember Good and express their outrage at her killing.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Petula says there are stories about a mythical cat that stalks the woods near the battlefields at night, and tales of entire battalions of Confederate soldier ghosts roaming the military park.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The book, which is from Australia, follows Bee and her fellow runaways, who discover a new friend, Paco, is a Lost Boy from Neverland who needs them to fight hordes of pirates led by a merciless new leader.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy large-scale hack-and-slash combat, infused with the unique Zonai technology to devastate enemy hordes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The system uses several 50 kW industrial laser units to create a single powerful beam that kills drone swarms, cruise missiles, and fast-moving threats from a long distance.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Recent outbreaks were documented at poultry farms and backyard flocks in states including Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and New York, affecting more than 128,000 birds combined.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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As the confrontation escalated, agents deployed a flash-bang device while crowds threw bricks and paint cans from rooftops.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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