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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Today, the multitude of signals are often too strong for geodetic observatories to see through them to the very weak signals emitted by black holes.
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Lucia McCallum, Space.com, 26 July 2025
Tons of food options, but hoagies live up to the hype
The first thing that stood out was the multitude of food and drink options.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
From natural white to lavender, the multitude of color choices mean there’s something for just about every style.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Although no solar storm took place on the day of the Spanish blackout, experts worry that the multitude of possible explanations behind such events could delay response times and exacerbate their impacts.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 May 2025
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Lucia McCallum, Space.com, 26 July 2025
Tons of food options, but hoagies live up to the hype
The first thing that stood out was the multitude of food and drink options.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
From natural white to lavender, the multitude of color choices mean there’s something for just about every style.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Although no solar storm took place on the day of the Spanish blackout, experts worry that the multitude of possible explanations behind such events could delay response times and exacerbate their impacts.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 May 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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