MILLIONS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

millions

plural noun

ˈmi(l)-yən

as in people

the body of the community as contrasted with the elite intellectuals sneered that television was a medium clearly aimed at the millions

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Plural Noun

Ergonomics was about chairs that were built for people, rather than chairs designed to fit efficiently into an office or be simple to stack and move.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
The interiors, food, and soundtrack of Punjabi hits all come together seamlessly to create a sexy vibe—the only problem is finding a way to get past the thousands of people on the waitlist to experience it for yourself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

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