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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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
Take a Yoga Class at The Yoga Barn Ubud is associated with all things spiritual and high vibe, with a multitude of yoga studios and movement centers.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Among all their multitude of uses, rare earths are vital for chip assembly and China pointedly stated that government export licenses were required for any rare earths used in semiconductor manufacturing or testing equipment, including sub-14-nanometer chips, or high-spec memory chips.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
But beyond its beauty, this image holds a multitude of scientific wonders.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Among all their multitude of uses, rare earths are vital for chip assembly and China pointedly stated that government export licenses were required for any rare earths used in semiconductor manufacturing or testing equipment, including sub-14-nanometer chips, or high-spec memory chips.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
But beyond its beauty, this image holds a multitude of scientific wonders.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitude
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Honk asked if many people, perhaps not seeing those signs, believe a throng of solo drivers are violating the law.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fishback, on the other hand, stands strongly opposed to these corporate interests while remaining electable to the general populace.—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Barak was cognizant of how the Arab populace would perceive Israeli involvement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta praised the courage of his players to play short, even after the Emirates crowd weren’t pleased with how that first move failed.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same goes for facilities like Escape Lounges, which may cut off access, add a waitlist or stop selling day passes based on real-time crowd conditions.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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New Orleans Tourists from across America flock to New Orleans for its French Quarter and jazz scene but also for its beignets, po'boys and gumbo.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leo insisted that his primary reason for visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea was as a pastor, to accompany his flock in their faith.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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Confirmation for the Cuban public came in March, when President Miguel Diaz-Canel appeared on TV to acknowledge for the first time the negotiations with the US.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the American public has been skeptical.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ceija Stojka’s small paintings at the Drawing Center swarm with such harrowing incident that viewers may not spot the mystery in the bottom right corner of many of her canvases.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the swarm enters your home or other structure such as a shed, contact a professional pest control or beekeeper immediately to eliminate the nest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pablo Escobar's reign of terror didn't end with his death and continues today in the form of a horde of hippos plaguing the Colombian countryside.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oldham knew the Beatles played primarily to hordes of screaming girls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dorsett died in August 2023, days after Shaknovsky removed a mass from her but then allegedly failed to take steps to prevent sepsis, according to a civil lawsuit filed by her son.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The program was also used by those impacted by the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas and by those in the military who have undocumented relatives.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitude. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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