LEGION Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

legion 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of legion

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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legion

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noun

ˈlē-jən

as in army

a large body of men and women organized for land warfare joined the French Foreign 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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And, in a detail that should make Spears’ legion of fans happy, Meriwether has also been doing a serious excavation into Brit’s catalog to get into the mood. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her legion of fans, and everyone who loved her. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Buried beneath the streets of San Francisco is a legion of wooden ships, abandoned long ago by Gold Rush fortune-seekers, and eventually paved over. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 That Swift would be among the legions of fans listening in on Bridgers’ latest work isn’t surprising. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legion

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Adjective

Hilton also sees potential in many levels of the business throughout the region.

— Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Over the years, Steinem wrote for many outlets, and became a best-selling author, publishing a memoir, My Life on the Road in 2015.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of many

Noun

The European Union’s top diplomat said Russia’s army is struggling to make progress on the front line and wants to scare off Ukraine’s Western backers with its air campaign.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
He's widely considered to be close to the chief of the army, which is Pakistan's most powerful institution.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of army

Noun

The cows made their way to the altar — with the handlers helping to guide them with hay — through throngs of people and a few mascots sitting in seats and lined up on the streets, who stopped by just to see the unique occasion.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Officers also described the throng of parents searching for children and spouses who worked at the school, including a woman who said her husband had grabbed their child and hidden near an ice machine in the basement of the church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of throng

Adjective

Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Noun

The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Hershey is one of several big candy and snack-makers trying to cultivate younger crowds with new flavors and textures.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of crowd

Adjective

Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Neither club had announced the deal as of early Wednesday afternoon, but multiple sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that the trade was done and Allen was headed to Chicago.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of multiple

Noun

Then, a horde of onlookers zombie-stagger after Shakur and Knight, out of the casino, toward Las Vegas Boulevard.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Each year, hordes of celebrities — including A-list musicians — flock to The Met in New York City to walk the red carpet in avant-garde outfits inspired by the Costume Institute’s spring theme.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026

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