1
as in throngs
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 masses
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 multitudes
There’s nothing remarkable here but the name itself, which stops you cold, and which contains multitudes, meanings and lessons, without even trying, as if coming across the grave of Huckleberry Finn or Sherlock Holmes.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Like Walt Whitman, the tournament contains multitudes.
—Jeffrey Pierre, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Iran contains multitudes, of course, and the regime does have supporters, especially in rural areas.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Fred Brathwaite—better known as Fab 5 Freddy—contains multitudes.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Historically Black colleges and universities have always operated beyond imaginable expectations, achieving remarkable outcomes with extraordinarily limited resources, while navigating multitudes of systemic constraints.
—Christina Alexis, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
That sentiment contains multitudes.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
There are plenty of fossil fuels for multitudes of generations.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Like Walt Whitman, the tournament contains multitudes.
—Jeffrey Pierre, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Iran contains multitudes, of course, and the regime does have supporters, especially in rural areas.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Fred Brathwaite—better known as Fab 5 Freddy—contains multitudes.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Historically Black colleges and universities have always operated beyond imaginable expectations, achieving remarkable outcomes with extraordinarily limited resources, while navigating multitudes of systemic constraints.
—Christina Alexis, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
That sentiment contains multitudes.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
There are plenty of fossil fuels for multitudes of generations.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitudes
Noun
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The throngs gathered for what almost happened and what actually did take place.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The wagon proceeded slowly down Mott Street as throngs of Chinese and white passersby stopped to watch.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The drones are getting faster and stronger and can move in swarms.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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By improving detection capabilities against drone swarms, the technology could strengthen air-defense networks and reduce vulnerabilities created by rapidly evolving drone warfare tactics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officials estimated crowds to near one million visitors for South Boston parade on Sunday.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who did spend a day in the sun were what appeared to be the average crowds the city sees outside Spring Break.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aside from royally pissing off hordes of fans (with an average attendance of 25,048 per game, MLB turnstile spins in ’95 were down 20% compared to the league’s pre-strike mark of 31,240), the strike also coincided with a series of media shakeups.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some are good for taking out enemy hordes, while others focus on lower shields to do more damage.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Owners of all flocks, large and small, must remain vigilant with their biosecurity to prevent the virus's introduction.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The virus was confirmed in two backyard flocks located in New London County and New Haven County, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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European publics are less diplomatic.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Multitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitudes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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