multitudes

NOUN

large group

Synonyms

STRONGEST

horde legion myriad slew throng

STRONG

aggregation army assemblage assembly collection commonalty concourse congregation crowd crush drove heap herd host infinitude infinity jam loads lot lots majority mass mob much number numbers ocean oodles people plenitude plurality populace proletariat public push quantity scores sea swarm turnout

WEAK

great number

Antonyms

STRONG

little minority

WEAK

handful portion single zero

Example Sentences

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Multitudes stood shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet, for the emotional day of supplication in the desert valley where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon, calling for equality and unity among Muslims.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

Multitudes followed Woods, which Smith justified by saying: “You can’t not watch him. He’s unreal.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

Multitudes of destitute Brazilians like Gervásio face bureaucratic delays in getting assistance, amid fraud and a disjointed emergency response by federal officials.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2020

The new tune is titled "I Contain Multitudes," and in a tweet written Friday, he reveals the names of 19th-century historical figures and artists he references in the lyrics.

From Fox News • Apr. 17, 2020

Multitudes of mediums spoke spirit messages in Greek, Latin, Spanish, and French, languages the operators of the spiritual telegraph claimed not to know.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock