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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There will be extended San Diego Trolley service from the stadium, with departures every 15 minutes and extra trips added as needed until the crowd diminishes.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Immediately, a loud chorus of boos can be heard from the crowd, demonstrating the attendees' displeasure with the news.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
While most in the crowd were older adults, VU undergraduate research students junior Connor McMahon and senior Emily Broniewicz were part of just a handful of young attendees.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Angela calls it a tie, but clearly Charles had the crowd.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Immediately, a loud chorus of boos can be heard from the crowd, demonstrating the attendees' displeasure with the news.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
While most in the crowd were older adults, VU undergraduate research students junior Connor McMahon and senior Emily Broniewicz were part of just a handful of young attendees.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Angela calls it a tie, but clearly Charles had the crowd.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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