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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Far from being doomed by his polarizing legacy, Republicans are poised to emerge as the party of the sensible center, representing the non-polarized public, while Democrats, mired in anti-Trump fervor, risk alienating the masses with diminished appeal.
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Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s because, as it’s repeated, the masses will start treating the meme as if it’s imbued with meaning.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Hipp will give members the full VIP treatment on game day and beyond, offering slam-dunk refreshments and privacy from the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The chatbot brought generative AI to the masses and launched the current boom in developing and deploying the technology.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s because, as it’s repeated, the masses will start treating the meme as if it’s imbued with meaning.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Hipp will give members the full VIP treatment on game day and beyond, offering slam-dunk refreshments and privacy from the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The chatbot brought generative AI to the masses and launched the current boom in developing and deploying the technology.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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 25 Oct. 2025.
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