the multitude

noun

: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
often plural
His films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.

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During carnival season, people seek out the multitude of parades that roll through the streets and also possibly get their hands on a king cake. Bowen Kedrowicz, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025 Trump has long derided the multitude of languages spoken in the U.S. while discussing migrants who unlawfully enter the country. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 Every year, hundreds of cancer survivors are among the multitude of supporters. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 But what stood out more than in seasons past was the multitude of oversized turtleneck-like collars — perfect for keeping the cold at bay. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the multitude

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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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