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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One conjures images of a floating city built for the masses; the other, of exclusivity and intimacy.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The show changed programming forever, introducing the unscripted reality TV format to the masses.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
And Shawn Stussy, whose Stussy label helped bring skate culture and fashion to the masses, is reportedly planning a comeback.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The show changed programming forever, introducing the unscripted reality TV format to the masses.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
And Shawn Stussy, whose Stussy label helped bring skate culture and fashion to the masses, is reportedly planning a comeback.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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