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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
joined the French Foreign Legion
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as in throngs
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 legions
For not all of the world’s legions of undead are nocturnal blood-predators with fangs.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
First making her way through Nashville's country music scene before transitioning her sound to pop, skyrocketing into superstardom with legions of Swifties to show for it.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Contrary to those theories, some believed that Roman legions returned from Egypt carried the grape of Sicily.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But their legions of associates, researchers and paralegals will vanish like Blockbuster Video.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
John Goldberger to legions of horology aficionados who follow him online) that caught the attention of the Financial Times and had social media buzzing.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
First making her way through Nashville's country music scene before transitioning her sound to pop, skyrocketing into superstardom with legions of Swifties to show for it.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Contrary to those theories, some believed that Roman legions returned from Egypt carried the grape of Sicily.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But their legions of associates, researchers and paralegals will vanish like Blockbuster Video.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Rottweilers are strong and robust working dogs descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legions
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While the largest consulting firms continue to send armies of 25-year-old MBAs with PowerPoint decks, a new breed of consultants is emerging with AI tools and implementing solutions.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In desperate need of shelf-stable foods to feed his armies, Napoléon Bonaparte offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a new method of food preservation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Saturdays for the throngs, rain or shine.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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For some battalions, including Prickly’s, this represents a sea change.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That would imply three missile-firing battalions and six to nine nuclear-capable ICBMs, such as the Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Tony Stubblebine took over Medium just as the hordes of AI invaders were wreaking havoc on the internet.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The idea of stuffing a casino in a place already buzzing with hordes of tourists and gaudy lights made sense from afar.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some gather in dense flocks during migration and non-breeding season, feeding on tiny organisms that abound on tidal flats.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sharp decline in egg prices is likely due to a decrease in bird flu cases in commercial and backyard flocks since the start of the year.—
Claire Malon,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Legions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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