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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Trump has long derided the multitude of languages spoken in the U.S. while discussing migrants who unlawfully enter the country.
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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.
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There is, however, this difference: in those old days the multitude that stood by was permitted only to guy or jeer.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
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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
There is, however, this difference: in those old days the multitude that stood by was permitted only to guy or jeer.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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