en masse
adverb
äⁿ(n)-ˈmas 
-ˈmäs
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: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison
Examples of en masse in a Sentence
Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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Then, not only did automakers show up en masse, but the aftermarket did, too; there was a good number of impressive aftermarket builds focused on customization and high-performance.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Fans took to socials en masse, calling on anyone who recognized Ginny’s hoodie, with many suspecting Lululemon as the brand in question.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 18 June 2025
The campaign, which is slated to run locally, nationally and internationally, incorporates the red stars and colors of the Chicago flag, and features scenes of people making doughnuts, running by the lakefront and partying en masse at a live concert.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Here’s what Amazon shoppers were buying en masse in each month of 2024, and what likely inspired the purchases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Fans took to socials en masse, calling on anyone who recognized Ginny’s hoodie, with many suspecting Lululemon as the brand in question.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 18 June 2025
The campaign, which is slated to run locally, nationally and internationally, incorporates the red stars and colors of the Chicago flag, and features scenes of people making doughnuts, running by the lakefront and partying en masse at a live concert.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for en masse
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20masse. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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en masse
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: in a body : as a whole
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