the multitude
noun
: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
—often pluralHis films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.
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Social media, and the multitude of trends that infiltrate the average teen’s feeds, may disrupt the formation of a healthy self-esteem by feeding them information that damages their self-image.
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Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
This is because Oatman’s primary tourist attraction is the multitude of loose, wild burrows that wander its streets, bouncing from tourist to tourist and gorging on feed that is conveniently sold for $5 a bag.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Listen to this article Many observant Catholics spent the All Saints’ Day holiday on Friday honoring the multitude of saints who are examples of faith and virtue for the religious.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
However, Gaia-X has struggled to meet its objectives due to the fragmented nature of IT architectures across the continent and the multitude of diverse players involved—each with their own technological frameworks and priorities.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
This is because Oatman’s primary tourist attraction is the multitude of loose, wild burrows that wander its streets, bouncing from tourist to tourist and gorging on feed that is conveniently sold for $5 a bag.
—Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Listen to this article Many observant Catholics spent the All Saints’ Day holiday on Friday honoring the multitude of saints who are examples of faith and virtue for the religious.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
However, Gaia-X has struggled to meet its objectives due to the fragmented nature of IT architectures across the continent and the multitude of diverse players involved—each with their own technological frameworks and priorities.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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