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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This slightly decreases the total mass of objects in interplanetary space — the material and space between planets — while slightly increasing the masses of the planets themselves.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Not all exhibitions will appeal to the masses, but the approach is always dialogue-driven.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The day prior, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the masses of mostly Shia residents of southern Lebanon could be displaced for an indefinite period.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
One hundred years is not long when compared to the eternity that brought us to here, but commercial radio began to emerge just 100 years ago, making music available to the masses for the first time.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Not all exhibitions will appeal to the masses, but the approach is always dialogue-driven.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The day prior, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the masses of mostly Shia residents of southern Lebanon could be displaced for an indefinite period.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
One hundred years is not long when compared to the eternity that brought us to here, but commercial radio began to emerge just 100 years ago, making music available to the masses for the first time.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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