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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the nation's idle rich frolicked while the multitude starved
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Recent Examples of multitude
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
Whether that means better lines of communication, increased flexibility or a more supportive atmosphere, there are a multitude of ways to create a space where employees want to work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Cory has also spent time learning and playing a multitude of instruments, performing on percussion in multiple ensembles, and filling in on whatever is needed for marching band, winter winds, and jazz band.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
This legendary racer tore up America’s racetracks for over four decades, taking three major championships and a multitude of first-place finishes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
Whether that means better lines of communication, increased flexibility or a more supportive atmosphere, there are a multitude of ways to create a space where employees want to work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Cory has also spent time learning and playing a multitude of instruments, performing on percussion in multiple ensembles, and filling in on whatever is needed for marching band, winter winds, and jazz band.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
This legendary racer tore up America’s racetracks for over four decades, taking three major championships and a multitude of first-place finishes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multitude
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An atmosphere of fear has brought throngs of Sudanese to the doorstep of the U.N. refugee agency in Cairo, seeking formal protection.Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some cabinets of yore still exist in some form today, as with Ulisse Aldrovandi’s collection, which draws throngs of visitors to Bologna each year.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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No one can say for sure how this is going to affect the populace on a near-term and long-term basis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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But Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, and Nevada composed a good crossroads of America’s populace and sentiment in 2024.The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Go earlier in the evening on a weekday to avoid crowds.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The dine-in chain, which is now up to 44 theaters, is private so doesn’t report financials but since emerging from bankruptcy post-Covid it’s become among the hottest places to see films drawing young crowds to a mix of big studio release, arthouse and repertory fare.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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While an investigation into the source of the infection is ongoing, it has been determined that the patient had exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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An additional 36 were added in 2021, and a final 13 completed the flock in fall 2022, bringing the total to 100 and raising $750,000 for public art, education, and cultural programs.Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Vanderbilt Mortgage remains committed to protecting the American public's access to fair lending services while providing a path to homeownership for hardworking families.Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Alongside this, earthquake swarms, exceeding 500 per day at times, have signalled magma movement.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The hot liquid rock beneath the crust fuels the geysers, hot springs, and boiling mud pots that attract swarms of tourists to that corner of Wyoming.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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This latest teaser is more general in scope, revealing few plot points but giving us glimpses of our new characters: Abby weeping over a grave, Ellie and Dina slow-dancing (and then outrunning a horde of infected), and a brief glimpse of Isaac by a campfire.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Apparently Dracula has imprisoned Dr. Strange in a pocket dimension and has also unleashed a horde of vampires because messing with the moon just wasn’t enough.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multitude. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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