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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
joined the French Foreign Legion
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as in throngs
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert
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Recent Examples of legions
For not all of the world’s legions of undead are nocturnal blood-predators with fangs.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
First making her way through Nashville's country music scene before transitioning her sound to pop, skyrocketing into superstardom with legions of Swifties to show for it.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Contrary to those theories, some believed that Roman legions returned from Egypt carried the grape of Sicily.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But their legions of associates, researchers and paralegals will vanish like Blockbuster Video.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
First making her way through Nashville's country music scene before transitioning her sound to pop, skyrocketing into superstardom with legions of Swifties to show for it.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Contrary to those theories, some believed that Roman legions returned from Egypt carried the grape of Sicily.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But their legions of associates, researchers and paralegals will vanish like Blockbuster Video.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
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While the largest consulting firms continue to send armies of 25-year-old MBAs with PowerPoint decks, a new breed of consultants is emerging with AI tools and implementing solutions.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In desperate need of shelf-stable foods to feed his armies, Napoléon Bonaparte offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a new method of food preservation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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That would imply three missile-firing battalions and six to nine nuclear-capable ICBMs, such as the Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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While the arc of Agu’s transformation is tragic and the story of the civil war and its battalions of child soldiers is wide in scope, the power of the novel lies in its immersion.—
Katie Kitamura
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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