the masses

plural noun

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: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses

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Go where your gut leads you, and shop the pieces that give you a burst of excitement, regardless of what the masses may say. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026 Halloween is one week away, and Heidi Klum is already terrorizing the masses with her latest costume. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2026 That and the two uniquely miserable Atlanta seasons under Morris’ guidance would normally be enough to gin up some bad feelings among the masses. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Wednesday, October 21, marks 10 years since the Best Picture Oscar winner was released to the masses. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the masses

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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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