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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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
Historically Black colleges and universities have always operated beyond imaginable expectations, achieving remarkable outcomes with extraordinarily limited resources, while navigating multitudes of systemic constraints.
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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
But Saldaña contains multitudes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
The country, after all, has always held multitudes.
—Narges Mohammadi, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Justice was considered a billionaire earlier this decade, but has since seen much of his wealth become tied up with creditors, and has seen his liabilities increase in recent years amid tumult with his multitudes of businesses.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, human beings contain multitudes and are inherently unknowable.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
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
But Saldaña contains multitudes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
The country, after all, has always held multitudes.
—Narges Mohammadi, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Justice was considered a billionaire earlier this decade, but has since seen much of his wealth become tied up with creditors, and has seen his liabilities increase in recent years amid tumult with his multitudes of businesses.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, human beings contain multitudes and are inherently unknowable.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitudes
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The monks captivated much of the country and even world, drawing throngs of supporters in cities from across the trek with their simple message of peace, compassion and unity.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The 59-year-old grumbled that gladhanding throngs of supporters in dusty villages had left him prey to bugs and viruses.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, astronomers believe, denser swarms of pebbles within that disk also collapsed much like the original cloud, forming kilometer-scale planetesimals.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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Autonomous swarms, faster response Marple said the next step is automation of low-level control and coordinated swarming behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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As Jesus entered the city, crowds greeted him by waiving palm branches, which is where the name Palm Sunday originated from.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Expect hordes of people on weekends during prime daytime hours, and likely a short to moderate wait around noon even on weekdays.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bird flocks have been on the rebound after last year’s avian flu outbreak, but that has farmers suddenly selling at a loss.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the most eye-catching elements are the flocks of colored blobby shapes that appear to dart back and forth across their surfaces, like jellyfish swimming back and forth.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.
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