as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
the obstacles that the programmers had to overcome have been legion
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
legions of fans crowded the stadium for the rock concert
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Recent Examples of legion
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Ruby Tui, a two-time Olympic medalist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand, has been watching closely as her American counterpart has taken rugby by storm, amassing legions of followers on social media.
—George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
After all, it was born of a desire to replicate the legion of past watches that were designed to be worn in multiple ways.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The team all slapped their sticks before the legions of Minnesota State fans that supported them all season.
—Andrew Haugland / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
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Both QAnon and the legion of tariff true believers share an unabiding faith in Trump, ascribing his erratic governing style to a master plan.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Ruby Tui, a two-time Olympic medalist and Women’s Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand, has been watching closely as her American counterpart has taken rugby by storm, amassing legions of followers on social media.
—George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
After all, it was born of a desire to replicate the legion of past watches that were designed to be worn in multiple ways.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The team all slapped their sticks before the legions of Minnesota State fans that supported them all season.
—Andrew Haugland / Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legion
Adjective
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For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of The Mark The Mark A smidge closer to the Met than the Carlyle, many gala attendees get ready at the Mark.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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More than a month into operations, the army deployed a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East, but the campaign has not stopped Houthi attacks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The lavish ceremony drew more than 4,000 guests and onlookers, and the venue experienced so much overcrowding that the wedding gift table was inadvertently pushed into the hotel’s pond by the swarming throng.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Photos show Pope Francis' last appearance on Easter Day Before Francis emerged into the crowd at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his popemobile, the pope had blessed the throng from a balcony.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Police said numerous roads and neighborhoods were flooded, and officers assisted more than a dozen motorists whose vehicles were trapped in high water.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, there have been numerous sightings of the rare animals in unexpected places recently, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where one or more mountain lions were seen roaming the suburbs of Lake Dallas, Little Elm and Plano, McClatchy News reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pontiff, who had been facing major health issues in the past several weeks, used an aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to deliver his Easter Sunday speech to a crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the Smithsonian, crowds spent the day viewing the animals, picnicking, and, especially popular with children, participating in the Annual Easter Egg Roll on what’s known as Lion and Tiger Hill at the zoo.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Oblivion, along with Morrowind and Skyrim, was recognized as Game of the Year by multiple outlets.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lawlor has held the position as chief of operations for the Division of Criminal Justice since 2018 and supervised prosecutors involved in appeals, cases involving multiple jurisdictions, civil litigation, housing complaints, Medicaid fraud and other matters.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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The torturous clobbering comes after Joel saves Abby from infected hordes and is coldly executed in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Battle Of Jackson Hole Speaking of Game Of Thrones, the Cordyceps horde attacks Jackson Hole and overwhelms the town’s impressive defenses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the show, Tommy is protecting the Jackson settlement from another oncoming swarm of Infected attacking the city.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Conspicuous noises from cicada swarms are a mating tactic, the wildlife federation writes, as the male insects gather in groups and create loud sounds to attract females.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Legion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legion. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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