as in multitude
a large group of people or things
—usually singular
A bevy of girls waited outside.
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Recent Examples of bevy
Voters in Wisconsin headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote for president and a bevy of national, state and local elections.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump, who has held an edge on the economy in most polls, has been going full bore on the issue, proposing a bevy of individual tax breaks and general tariffs that could rattle the world of international trade.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Where to Eat at High Point Market Come lunchtime, Market main streets like Commerce Avenue and South Elm Street host a bevy of take-to-go food trucks.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
This is an ooey, gooey, and fresh werewolf flick with a bevy of nauseating practical effects and the sort of winking cinematic homages for which director Joe Dante is best known.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump, who has held an edge on the economy in most polls, has been going full bore on the issue, proposing a bevy of individual tax breaks and general tariffs that could rattle the world of international trade.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Where to Eat at High Point Market Come lunchtime, Market main streets like Commerce Avenue and South Elm Street host a bevy of take-to-go food trucks.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
This is an ooey, gooey, and fresh werewolf flick with a bevy of nauseating practical effects and the sort of winking cinematic homages for which director Joe Dante is best known.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
Noun
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Yet, these Apple Watch Solo Loop bands come with a steep discount, giving users a multitude of options.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Harris has referred to Trump’s plan as an additional sales tax on American households that would raise prices on a multitude of products.Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Every year, from fall to spring, Miami unveils a slew of new restaurants.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Also, on her special day, Newport showcased a slew of different wedding-day looks.Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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During the holiday season, we are presented with a myriad of tempting foods—much of which is unhealthy and can deplete our energy.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Comments immediately poured in, with many condemning the reality TV star for a myriad of reasons, while others wondered if Saint was the one to post the Fortnite plea.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shakira, Bad Bunny, Anitta and Karol G are among the more than two dozen artists nominated for the biggest awards of the night — record of the year, album of the year and song of the year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Like his father, Lucius is enslaved and forced to fight as a gladiator for the entertainment of a wealthy Roman emperor and hordes of bloodthirsty spectators.Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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Though Oshu, a three-hour train ride from Tokyo, isn’t exactly drawing hordes, city officials like Toriumi still field continuous email inquiries from foreign and Japanese fans alike looking to make an Ohtani pilgrimage.Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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For many, the holidays are about family, where young and old recall the magic of Christmas morning—when kids sneak wide-eyed downstairs and witness a twinkling tree surrounded by a sea of presents.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Swept Away builds its story between Mignonette and the real-life story of the Mignonette ship, which wrecked while at sea in July 1884.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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For the throngs of fans inside the venue, from the floor area up to the rafters, Saturday night’s show was nothing short of headbanging excitement.David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The film seems more concerned with what others — the media, the throngs outside the courthouse — expect Joker to be.Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Getting things in shipshape The story begins with Mario and Luigi going about their day, when Luigi provokes a swarm of bees.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The next swarm is expected to occur in November 2025, Cooke said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bevy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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