the multitude

noun

: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
—often plural
His films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.

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Many move back and forth between the two cities, building followings in both thanks to the multitude of opportunities, venues, and fans. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 Despite the multitude of hotels in upstate New York, no one has quite nailed down this aesthetic with as much accuracy and depth as founder Audrey Gelman. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Discussion forums were buzzing, mining the multitude of horror movie references embedded in the series. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Sometimes this is caused by the cooling fans for the multitude of data processors/computers, and other times caused by backup power generators (often running 24/7). — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the multitude

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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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