the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
Examples of the crowd in a Sentence
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During the appearance, both men also finally picked up their diplomas, with Travis chugging a beer before grabbing his paperwork to the crowd’s wild applause.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2024
Douglas announced to the crowd that the Douglas Foundation – a charitable organization created by his late stepmother and late father – was pledging $500,000 to the WCRF.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Still, the momentum was a bit uneven and the crowd was hungry for the hits.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Tirico exclaimed as the crowd erupted in a standing ovation.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
When the Grammy winner finished, the lights flashed rainbow colors, and the crowd cheered loudly.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
When the Suns’ Devin Booker hit four free throws late in the period, the crowd responded with mock cheers.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Misogyny and harassment were pervasive, and she was put off by the excessive drinking and debauchery the crowd was known for.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Sikh for Justice's coordinator Avtar Singh Pannu is there helping to fire up the crowd.
—Sandhya Dirks, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2024
Douglas announced to the crowd that the Douglas Foundation – a charitable organization created by his late stepmother and late father – was pledging $500,000 to the WCRF.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Still, the momentum was a bit uneven and the crowd was hungry for the hits.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Tirico exclaimed as the crowd erupted in a standing ovation.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
When the Grammy winner finished, the lights flashed rainbow colors, and the crowd cheered loudly.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
When the Suns’ Devin Booker hit four free throws late in the period, the crowd responded with mock cheers.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Misogyny and harassment were pervasive, and she was put off by the excessive drinking and debauchery the crowd was known for.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Sikh for Justice's coordinator Avtar Singh Pannu is there helping to fire up the crowd.
—Sandhya Dirks, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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