multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail …—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser2
: a great number : host entry 4
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
Examples of multitude in a Sentence
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
It can be used for a multitude of activities like aerobics classes, exhibitions, markets and celebrations, and invites the residents to be a part of the wider neighborhood.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But astronomers have found that decorating those arms are a multitude of small-scale features known as feathers.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
There’s not one but two full-sized surfaces to work with, and a choice of two sizes (and 14 vivid colors!) allows for a multitude of styling possibilities.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd
: a great number of things or people
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