the masses
plural noun
: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses
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Much like 1999, when the impending doom of Y2K spooked the masses, fear and anxiety remain noticeable sentiments around technological advancement as the next steps of AI advancement spark concerns around the effect on the economy.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The rich color of the collection is also designed to protect against the nicks and scratches a bag picks up in airports — and help set apart the luggage from the masses.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But some of the region’s best pools are community pools — ones built and operated by cities, parks and other public entities to provide water recreation to the masses, especially during the summer.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The rich color of the collection is also designed to protect against the nicks and scratches a bag picks up in airports — and help set apart the luggage from the masses.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But some of the region’s best pools are community pools — ones built and operated by cities, parks and other public entities to provide water recreation to the masses, especially during the summer.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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