PLEBES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

plebs

plural noun

ˈplebz

Definition of plebs

as in populace

the body of the community as contrasted with the elite the tabloids know that there's more money to be made from the antics of celebs than from the problems of the plebs

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Recent Examples of plebs Behind the thick, almost medieval-looking door, a mountain of a man stands in the dark entrance—the first line of defense against the plebs of Bedford Street. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

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people

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That dream came true during the pandemic, when the two saw an opportunity to develop a hospitality concept that would remain true to the agricultural character of the property and feed people's ever-growing desire to be out in nature.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The display will remain up all week, giving people more time to stop by, pay their respects and remember those who have been lost.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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