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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By the time her music faded, the crowd was on its feet, and Liu had cemented the first gold for the US at Worlds in nearly two decades.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Much of the crowd has–or knows someone who has, contributed to the sense of community that permeates the space.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Much of the crowd has–or knows someone who has, contributed to the sense of community that permeates the space.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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 21 Feb. 2026.
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