the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
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Yes, the crowd inside Kia Center could feel something building.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The early goal was one thing, but the pop from the crowd was another.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another member of pop’s new generation, Addison Rae, was on hand to hype up the crowd while perching on the edge of the DJ booth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Junior catcher Lexi Kyros was among the crowd waiting for her at home plate.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The early goal was one thing, but the pop from the crowd was another.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another member of pop’s new generation, Addison Rae, was on hand to hype up the crowd while perching on the edge of the DJ booth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Junior catcher Lexi Kyros was among the crowd waiting for her at home plate.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crowd
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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