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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As a whole, the Orbison family sought to bring some of their signature festive spirit to the masses through a harmonious offering of family, backdropped by a slew of catchy, timeless Christmas hits.
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
But this fall, the actress better known as the voice of the English dub Ash Ketchum battled the masses to catch a flight.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
Best picks for you The science of studying these stellar oscillations is called asteroseismology, and the frequency of the oscillations can reveal the masses, sizes and ages of the stars for which they are observed.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
This keen, curatorial sense is what made Lawson something of a kingmaker in his field, introducing local darlings like Family Farmstead Dairy and Jalapa Jar to the masses.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
But this fall, the actress better known as the voice of the English dub Ash Ketchum battled the masses to catch a flight.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
Best picks for you The science of studying these stellar oscillations is called asteroseismology, and the frequency of the oscillations can reveal the masses, sizes and ages of the stars for which they are observed.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
This keen, curatorial sense is what made Lawson something of a kingmaker in his field, introducing local darlings like Family Farmstead Dairy and Jalapa Jar to the masses.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.
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