How to Use the multitude in a Sentence

the multitude

noun
  • The pen with the multitude of voles simulates a boom year.
    Bathsheba Demuth, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The hiding of the tubes is just one of the multitude of moving pieces that go into pulling it all off.
    EW.com, 13 June 2024
  • But the design element that stole the show was the multitude of feathers adorning the top part of the piece.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Catching fish is the bond that unites Brooks with the multitude of others who will stand on the creek’s banks this summer.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
  • Of the multitude of species that swim in our local streams and rivers, the common fallfish is the one that gets probably the least amount of ink.
    Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
  • These are just a few examples of the multitude of amazing road trip options across the US.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
  • These are just a few examples of the multitude of amazing road trip options across the US.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
  • Even [in the multitude], there is a layer of protection to not give as much of yourself away.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • And then there is the multitude of anonymous people who have dug their hand one too many times into the drawer where the white tablets are kept.
    Penny Hueston, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Choosing glasses can be quite a tricky task, with the multitude of styles, shapes, and colors available.
    William Mullane, Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2024
  • It’s all pulled together by the multitude of silver fringes.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The former Lakers coach was witness to the multitude of on-court moments that made Bryant a beloved Los Angeles icon.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • So with the multitude of wines available to us, medals, like ratings, can be a pointer to guide us toward wines of quality.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There is no mention of China sending tanks to Ukraine in the multitude of news reports about the call, or in summaries released by both countries.
    Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2023
  • While many questions remain, the multitude of free-floating worlds discovered in the last two years has taught researchers two things.
    Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2023
  • While many questions remain, the multitude of free-floating worlds discovered in the past two years has taught researchers two things.
    Charlie Wood, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Among the multitude of restaurants that opened across metro Phoenix recently, three are already standing out.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • Brooklyn, 24, sported a white pair of Adidas swimming trunks and showing off the multitude of tattoos covering his chest and arms.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Don’t take my word for it—look at the multitude of companies that offer up nothing but aftermarket parts for Glock pistols.
    T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health The question one bumps up against these days, when reading about any of the multitude of environmental crises hurtling toward us, is an old one: What is to be done?
    David Gessner, Washington Post, 31 May 2023
  • With wit and a wealth of detail, Goldfarb explores the multitude of hazards that the world’s 40 million miles of roads impose upon wildlife and the growing efforts to lessen or mitigate those effects.
    Beth Py-Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • In its ancient pages, Jaime learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But for the multitude of Swifties and those who love the occasional Bonnie and Clyde reference in their pop music, this tune delivers something good even if part of the message seems to be that some things weren’t meant to last.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2024
  • Sometimes, the multitude of choices can feel overwhelming.
    Chaela Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
  • Amid the multitude of different species, one idea provides consistent guidance.
    Jj Wahlberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2023
  • Finding the best Delta 8 products can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor, given the multitude of options available in the market.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Another standout feature is the multitude of buttons littered around the Forerunner’s bezel.
    Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 22 Sep. 2023
  • However, his TikTok account meant to document his renovation process has turned into video logs of the multitude of crimes that have been committed there.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2023
  • On his phone, among the multitude of diagrams of chess board problems and images of him playing a Slovenian opponent at a recent tournament, Mohamed has a picture of himself with the prodigy once ranked No. 2 in the world.
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2023
  • These include the daily grind of bias and harassment in the workplace, as well as the multitude of microaggressions—subtle negative, condescending, or stereotyped comments and actions that may or may not be intentional.
    Matthew Connelly, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2023

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