the multitude
noun
: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
—often pluralHis films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.
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And, given the multitude of cameras and a live broadcast, the best and worst drives are captured for posterity.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
As smaller-bodied people, their privileges allow their voice to be heard much louder than the multitude of fat people who came before them.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
There are obviously the multitude of in-game decisions tasked to a coach, ranging from big-picture implementation of philosophies down to coaching players to set screens at specific angles (something Redick mentioned during his news conference Monday).
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Explore the multitude of belief systems during Pisces season.
—USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
As smaller-bodied people, their privileges allow their voice to be heard much louder than the multitude of fat people who came before them.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
There are obviously the multitude of in-game decisions tasked to a coach, ranging from big-picture implementation of philosophies down to coaching players to set screens at specific angles (something Redick mentioned during his news conference Monday).
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Explore the multitude of belief systems during Pisces season.
—USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
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 12 Sep. 2024.
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