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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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2
as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the nation's idle rich frolicked while the multitude starved
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Recent Examples of multitude
There’s still a multitude of questions.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Or full well knowing that having a multitude of affluence creates a multitude of influence?
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
His portal announcement post was reposted by Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard, and a multitude of Texas Tech players commented on the same post.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Concealer The lightweight, serum-like formula features a multitude of skin care ingredients, including hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for an ultra-hydrated, skin-plumping finish.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Or full well knowing that having a multitude of affluence creates a multitude of influence?
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
His portal announcement post was reposted by Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard, and a multitude of Texas Tech players commented on the same post.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Concealer The lightweight, serum-like formula features a multitude of skin care ingredients, including hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for an ultra-hydrated, skin-plumping finish.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitude
Noun
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As the day wears on, the crowd swells to a formidable throng.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Videos from Isfahan, Arak, and other cities show throngs of hijab-less women outdoors.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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As 39% of the United Kingdom populace struggles to heat their homes, Edelstyn and Powell huddle under blankets themselves, trying vainly to warm up with endless mugs of tea.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Flamingos flock here, making the area even more picturesque.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wylde said her flock of CEOs are aware that their companies will suffer if talented people cannot afford to live in the city.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
1 Jan. 2026
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And to get to play these characters that are layered and complex and multidimensional is really fun — anything where there's a public and a private life, and a secret, and different elements at play, and having to keep different balls in the air is really fulfilling and fun.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The city is in a valley, so nearly every building has a view—on this January morning, of fires dotting the hills and little, loud aircraft flying in all directions, like a mosquito swarm on a hot night.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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Theme parks use hordes of performers to bring their worlds to life.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the number of Oscar voters in town explodes each year once the fest kicks off, as hordes of actors, directors, writers, songwriters, executives, publicists and others descend on the city, which normally has a population of less than 45,000.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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Police struggle to maintain order, their wooden sticks cracking against the pavement in a futile attempt to control the sheer mass of people.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That dense root network has filled the soil profile with root mass, leaving little soil available for new plants to take hold.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitude. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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