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.
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Moments after receiving a report of a man who threatened to shoot up the world’s busiest airport while livestreaming, Atlanta Police Officer Myesha Banks spotted a man matching his description in the crowd.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Her husband and young son joined her onstage in a tender surprise that brought many in the crowd to tears.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Also in the crowd was one of the first lady’s relatives, Aleksander Seeman, who was visiting New York with his wife Merlin.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Among the crowd was JoAnn Fuller, 80, who stood wearing a purple Peace and Justice Choir t-shirt.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Her husband and young son joined her onstage in a tender surprise that brought many in the crowd to tears.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Also in the crowd was one of the first lady’s relatives, Aleksander Seeman, who was visiting New York with his wife Merlin.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Among the crowd was JoAnn Fuller, 80, who stood wearing a purple Peace and Justice Choir t-shirt.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crowd
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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