multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail …—
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: a great number : host entry 4
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
Examples of multitude in a Sentence
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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Todd Symons, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Though not part of the alliance, the Charles Schwab Bank card is his top pick for a multitude of reasons.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
The 5 Best Tips For Attracting Birds To Your Garden
The Right Food For Attracting Birds
While most people think of a typical black oil sunflower seed mix when envisioning food at a bird feeder, there are a multitude of other foods that birds enjoy.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
For a multitude of reasons, A’s games will still be on in the Berk household this spring and summer.
—Tyler Bednar, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd
: a great number of things or people
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