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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
The quick service industry was bolstered with a multitude of on-the-go coffee shops and drive-thru car washes opening in the local market.
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
As researchers push forward to explore and understand the cosmos, advancements in technology are sparking rapid developments in rocketry, astronomical observatories and a multitude of scientific instruments.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Decisions tend to be so complex today that CEOs and boards that make the best use of their talents—coming from different perspectives, being able to look at the issues or the opportunities from a multitude of different dimensions—that’s the kind of approach that today is the winning one.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The actor contains multitudes but is always Tom Hanks.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
As researchers push forward to explore and understand the cosmos, advancements in technology are sparking rapid developments in rocketry, astronomical observatories and a multitude of scientific instruments.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Decisions tend to be so complex today that CEOs and boards that make the best use of their talents—coming from different perspectives, being able to look at the issues or the opportunities from a multitude of different dimensions—that’s the kind of approach that today is the winning one.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The actor contains multitudes but is always Tom Hanks.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitude
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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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And so, as Russia (and China and others) clamp down on the apps available in their countries—with big tech mainly complying, Western democracies threaten the very security and privacy protections that still enable those populaces to use technology safely.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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At almost every moment since May, the election has found a way to demand the near-constant attention of a populace wary of former President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Harris, who are historically unpopular.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Footage of the event shows a sizeable crowd gathering to take part in yet another chapter of the musician’s impressive year.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Some stores around the U.S. are running short of eggs, especially those operating in states that require eggs from cage-free hens, as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) flare and the virus spreads from wild birds to commercial flocks.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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The film follows an aging shepherd who struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock, and a teenage boy who becomes obsessed with tracking the bears.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Information about the lack of success of an acquisition stays private with the CEO and management team for quite a while before the investing public finds out.Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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After managing the business for four years, Wilson and his Chinese partners brought Amer Sports public this February.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 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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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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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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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitude. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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