as in multitude
a large group of people or things
—usually singular
A bevy of girls waited outside.
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Recent Examples of bevy
Clocking in at more than 800,000 acres, Big Bend National Park is the largest park in Texas and is known for its desert canyons, mountains, and a bevy of unique flora and fauna.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
During his confirmation hearings, with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, seated behind him, Kennedy was confronted by Democrats with a bevy of past health claims.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
His rapid fire, one-word responses to ensembles worn by a bevy of stars went viral and subsequently launched a surprise career as an influencer for the Los Angeles native who moved to New York to attend Parsons School of Design in 2014.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
His extended injury absence, along with a bevy of injuries to other key contributors on the team, has led to the Pelicans sitting at 12-39.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
During his confirmation hearings, with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, seated behind him, Kennedy was confronted by Democrats with a bevy of past health claims.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
His rapid fire, one-word responses to ensembles worn by a bevy of stars went viral and subsequently launched a surprise career as an influencer for the Los Angeles native who moved to New York to attend Parsons School of Design in 2014.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
His extended injury absence, along with a bevy of injuries to other key contributors on the team, has led to the Pelicans sitting at 12-39.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bevy
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The people of Israel embraced them on their final journey, turning out in multitudes along the funeral route for a family that had become emblematic of the country’s trauma after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.—
Isabel Kershner,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Throw in the hockey side of it with the World Junior losses, and USA Hockey threatening to take over as kings of the hill in Canada’s sport, that was a mountain of pressure on Team Canada to deliver on this night for a multitude of reasons.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Riding The Collaboration Wave After two highly successful seasons, brands are capitalizing on The White Lotus’ success with a slew of collaborations.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Unlike 2017, when a slew of Republican voices were vocally against him, almost no congressional Republicans now speak out against him.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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This decision is likely caused by a myriad of reasons.—
Brianne Hogan,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2025
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There’s a myriad of talent throughout the NBA, but there has to be at least some concern at NBA headquarters in Manhattan about the topic.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Moore’s book is among dozens placed off limits for at least a week in school libraries operated by the DOD as the new administration aims to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most grocers that are implementing restrictions on eggs are limiting shoppers to two dozen per trip.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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This isn't surprising, as the PCMark test doesn't effectively utilize the hordes of CPU cores available in the ThinkStation across its two Xeons.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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Madigan departed the courthouse just before noon Wednesday, holding hands with two of his daughters and walking out into the falling snow toward his nearby attorneys’ offices, followed by a horde of news cameras.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Within Ko Olina’s gorgeous setting — where mountains meet the sea —each session harmonizes technical instruction with holistic wellness.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The sundeck’s Jacuzzi, meanwhile, is the perfect perch to take in the sea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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Black Tap once had a thriving pop-up on West 14th St. in NYC that drew throngs of mostly millennial women but closed when the owners couldn’t negotiate a longer-term lease with the landlord.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bridges, now 70, was 6 years old when she was escorted to school by U.S. marshals through the streets of New Orleans surrounded by throngs of angry people protesting desegregation.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Just like in Diablo, the name of the game here is clicking to move and attack swarms of enemies in dark isometric dungeons, throwing in some magical attacks with the number keys on your keyboard as needed.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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As the heat began to break on Main Street, swarms of exhausted families packed up their impulse purchases and their double-wide strollers and called it a day.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bevy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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