Influx

usgb/ˈɪnflʌks/
noun

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

There was an influx of tourists in town due to the festival.
Visual representation of "influx" - An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

Often appears as...

  • influx of immigrants
  • influx of tourists
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Cultural Peak Seasons

Used to describe times when places experience high volumes of visitors, often due to special events or seasons.

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The city experiences a significant influx of tourists during the summer music festival.
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Positive or Negative

'Influx' can indicate either a beneficial or overwhelming scenario, depending on the situation.

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The small town struggled to support the sudden influx of visitors.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe a surge of non-physical things, like ideas or information.

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There's been an influx of new technologies in the past decade.
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