as in group
formal
a large collection of people, animals, or things often placed close together
A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras.
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Recent Examples of phalanx
The administration has mobilized a phalanx of federal regulatory agencies to pass new rules aimed at both destroying U.S. demand and constricting future domestic production of hydrocarbons.
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Paul Tice, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
The swanky nightspot — right on the edge of Liccardo’s new district — was packed to the brim with Liccardo supporters and a phalanx of media cameras.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In keeping with baseball’s elder-skewing fan base, many of the in-game commercials have been snapped up by pharmaceutical companies; among the big spenders on Monday night included a phalanx of spell-check-challenging brands such as Bimzelx, Arexvy, Farxiga, Wegovy, Skyrizi and Nutrafol.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Countless synchronized mass performances featured phalanxes of girls shaking pom-poms and boys wielding lightsabers, creating gorgeous electronic flowers in the darkness.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Paul Tice, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
The swanky nightspot — right on the edge of Liccardo’s new district — was packed to the brim with Liccardo supporters and a phalanx of media cameras.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In keeping with baseball’s elder-skewing fan base, many of the in-game commercials have been snapped up by pharmaceutical companies; among the big spenders on Monday night included a phalanx of spell-check-challenging brands such as Bimzelx, Arexvy, Farxiga, Wegovy, Skyrizi and Nutrafol.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Countless synchronized mass performances featured phalanxes of girls shaking pom-poms and boys wielding lightsabers, creating gorgeous electronic flowers in the darkness.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
See all Example Sentences for phalanx
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phalanx
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This year's group of nominees featured Grammy stalwarts like Taylor Swift, who was nominated for The Tortured Poets Department.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The group of foreigners works for a Vice-type media company dedicated to exploiting offbeat stories from around the world for sensationalist video content.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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More:Army helicopter in DC crash was on 'routine' training flight carrying night-goggles In the event of a disaster serious enough to put continuity of government plans into motion, the brigade would also swoop in to evacuate leaders to a safe location.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Ukrainian air assault brigades’ Javelin teams might be the most notoriously bloodthirsty missileers in Kyiv’s 800,000-strong military.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fraley has yet to have a healthy season with the Reds but has shown glimpses of being more than a left-handed platoon outfielder.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia led in shots with that grouping on the ice and had some extended offensive zone shifts.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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What To Know While Beijing strengthens ties with key players in this grouping, the future of Biden's legacy in the region appears uncertain.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The four dads were helping move equipment at the band competition when the shooting broke out, according to local station KHOU 11.—
Alexis Simmerman,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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The track arrives on the heels of more exciting news: Katie Crutchfield and her band will perform on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, and Sheryl Crow, among others.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 Feb. 2025
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When the school got a bunch of video recorders, the class switched to video-making.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Take this opportunity to save a bunch on the brand’s bamboo bedding bundle: A complete set of sheets, pillowcases, and a duvet cover will run you just over $600 (down from $866).—
Abbey Stone,
SELF,
3 Feb. 2025
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But the company expects to be rapidly increasing its EV supply and offerings, with a new battery plant that opened last year, two more under construction and a fourth planned soon.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2023
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One in 25 cars on the road are currently battery-powered, estimates Moto, rising to a third of all cars by 2030 and four in five by 2040.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2023
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These talents added to the posse of celebrities — spanning from Beyoncé and Rihanna to Kylie Minogue and Alicia Keys — that Koma has dressed over the years with his namesake brand and who might bring additional visibility to Blumarine now, too.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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After all, this son of ornery Nevada ranching patriarch and fellow armed stand-off artist Cliven Bundy applied, while on trial in Oregon, for the right of he and his posse to present from their cells in culturally and personally appropriate clothing.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
5 Nov. 2024
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“Phalanx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phalanx. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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