1
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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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
Throughout her career in entertainment public relations, Davis’ focus centered in on television, leading her to work on a multitude of titles over the years.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
The county court system, which hears criminal cases as well as a multitude of civil matters, is vast with locations as far north as Lancaster and as far south as Catalina Island.
—Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Giving your home a refresh for spring and summer is easier than ever thanks to a multitude of stylish decor launches and sales from stores like Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Michaels and many more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 May 2026
When the Last Treaty of Lahore was signed, a multitude of their treasures, including the Koh-i-Noor, officially became the property of Queen Victoria.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
The county court system, which hears criminal cases as well as a multitude of civil matters, is vast with locations as far north as Lancaster and as far south as Catalina Island.
—Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Giving your home a refresh for spring and summer is easier than ever thanks to a multitude of stylish decor launches and sales from stores like Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Michaels and many more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 May 2026
When the Last Treaty of Lahore was signed, a multitude of their treasures, including the Koh-i-Noor, officially became the property of Queen Victoria.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitude
Noun
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The line had swelled into a throng, which broke into a collective squeal as stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya stepped out of a van to greet the crowd.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Leo was met by throngs of cheering Italians, some of whom had been waiting since the middle of the night to greet him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Was Widow’s Bay a literal prison at one point, or is this a metaphor that speaks to how desperately the populace clings to the past?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of Gladiators fighting for our entertainment, the emperors are shadowboxing before an angry populace.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Four Seasons later opened its Nile Plaza property across the river, that hotel took on more of the diplomatic and business crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Officials initially called a common foul but moved to a video review as the Minnesota crowd grew restless.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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History buffs flock to America’s oldest city for a glimpse into the past.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Its hero is Miss Maple, certainly the cleverest sheep in the flock, probably the cleverest sheep in the village of Glennkill, and maybe the cleverest sheep in the world.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Wall Street, employees and the business public greeted the choice favorably, despite the many challenges facing Disney’s new leader and all legacy media companies.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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American and global health officials have stressed throughout the outbreak that the risk to the wider public is low and that transmission is limited to close contact.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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One or two buzzers aren’t so bad, but a swarm of them could mean there’s a nest nearby.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The system can handle solo missions or work as part of a coordinated swarm.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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This series focuses on She-Ra, the alter ego of Prince Adam’s twin sister, Princess Adora, who leads a rebellion against an evil intergalactic horde.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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Russian officials have repeatedly warned that Moscow would take decisive action — including a potential mass strike on Kyiv — if Ukrainian attacks disrupt official events scheduled for Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitude. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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