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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Bringing new movies to the masses looking for something new!
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
When at their peak, the masses of Virginia bluebells along the loop could be mistaken for a plush azure carpet instead of individual blossoms.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The city’s best cooking classes (for the masses) are held at Macy’s in Herald Square at the Degustibus Culinary Studio, says chef Akshay Bhardwaj of Junoon, Jazba, and Room 207.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
When at their peak, the masses of Virginia bluebells along the loop could be mistaken for a plush azure carpet instead of individual blossoms.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The city’s best cooking classes (for the masses) are held at Macy’s in Herald Square at the Degustibus Culinary Studio, says chef Akshay Bhardwaj of Junoon, Jazba, and Room 207.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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