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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From hiring and retaining a team to the multitude of tasks that go into daily operations, there’s a science that goes into carrying out a food business smoothly.
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Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Oscar Piastri converted his dominant pole position into a crushing Bahrain Grand Prix victory, with much of the multitude of action in the pack behind involving his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The sunny city of San Diego is known for its warm beaches, scenic parks, urban areas — a melting pot of cultures and vibrant art which derives from the multitude of cultures.
—Alyza J Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
So count him among the multitude of mourners for forever Tiger Andy Lock, the charismatic and popular restaurateur who died April 3.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
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Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Oscar Piastri converted his dominant pole position into a crushing Bahrain Grand Prix victory, with much of the multitude of action in the pack behind involving his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The sunny city of San Diego is known for its warm beaches, scenic parks, urban areas — a melting pot of cultures and vibrant art which derives from the multitude of cultures.
—Alyza J Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
So count him among the multitude of mourners for forever Tiger Andy Lock, the charismatic and popular restaurateur who died April 3.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 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 24 May. 2025.
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