as in multitude
a large group of people or things
—usually singular
A bevy of girls waited outside.
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Recent Examples of bevy
What’s the bevy of resources in school or in the community if my child is in need — therapists, local support groups?
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With this season’s emphasis on knee- and calf-length hems, there’s a bevy of comfy, mature styles that’ll add a casual sense of cool to your rotation.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Thanks to Dayan’s spellbinding show, Gnoli’s cult is certainly about to gain a bevy of New Yorkers.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
But it was noted that meant candidates of color, who have been polling toward the lower end of the bevy of Democratic contenders and didn’t score as highly, were excluded.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
With this season’s emphasis on knee- and calf-length hems, there’s a bevy of comfy, mature styles that’ll add a casual sense of cool to your rotation.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Thanks to Dayan’s spellbinding show, Gnoli’s cult is certainly about to gain a bevy of New Yorkers.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
But it was noted that meant candidates of color, who have been polling toward the lower end of the bevy of Democratic contenders and didn’t score as highly, were excluded.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
Noun
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In the day since the fire, Shinneman said the H&R Block branch has already been shown a multitude of kindness from members of the community in the wake of the devastation.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Every snapshot second can be analyzed from a multitude of angles with an elaborate decision tree driven by analytics behind each element.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Andy Cohen posted on X on Tuesday asking for the public to submit reunion questions for the cast, which was met with a myriad of questions about the new romance.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company was founded in 1999 has been responsible for a myriad of hits, starting with 2001’s Alias, and eventually adding 2004’s Lost, 2008’s Fringe, 2011’s Person of Interest and 2016’s Westworld on the TV side.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hubbard broke out of six-way tie for the lead that included Tony Finau, among dozens of players hopeful of a win to get into the Masters next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And since the album came out, hordes of fans have turned into armchair investigators, trying to assess which songs may contain AI.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Us senior surfers need to stick together to hold off the hordes of nasty agro kidbots that are violently intent on world domination and the spread of nuclear surf rabies and mad Red Bull disease.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite the geopolitical and financial constraints, the sea-level canal studies employed hundreds of researchers who increased knowledge of the isthmus and its human and nonhuman inhabitants.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both leaders, however, dismissed questions about what the declaration between New Zealand and Cook Islands meant for Avarua’s earlier deal with Beijing, which covered matters such as deep sea mining, infrastructure and educational scholarships but didn’t contain explicit security elements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the minutes passed and the throng thickened, a police officer had to repeatedly remind people not to block the crosswalk.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vast plazas are missing the typical throngs of faithful and tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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