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 …—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser2
: 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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In addition to drastic cuts to a multitude of social services initiatives, the request effectively eliminates some $26.7 billion in rental assistance payment programs that are deployed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Jamie Kennedy, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Kansas City is gearing up to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with a multitude of educational, fun events all over the metro.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Even with a multitude of one-score games still led to a 15-2 record and a Super Bowl appearance.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Allen had stints in a multitude of roles as a defensive coach for the Saints before serving as their head coach for the past three seasons.
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Jamie Kennedy, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Kansas City is gearing up to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with a multitude of educational, fun events all over the metro.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Even with a multitude of one-score games still led to a 15-2 record and a Super Bowl appearance.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Allen had stints in a multitude of roles as a defensive coach for the Saints before serving as their head coach for the past three seasons.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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