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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Carol is disturbed by the idea that Helen’s consciousness has been uploaded to the masses — her thoughts and memories easily plucked and regurgitated by Zosia and co.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Arrive in the summer, and the masses are mostly drawn to Yellowstone.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
Each fan was outnumbered by many more haters who believed that there wasn’t much of a future in the entertainment industry for these teens who danced and mouthed along to popular songs for the masses.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Some of this material was drivel, sure, but much of it entertained and educated the masses.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Arrive in the summer, and the masses are mostly drawn to Yellowstone.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
Each fan was outnumbered by many more haters who believed that there wasn’t much of a future in the entertainment industry for these teens who danced and mouthed along to popular songs for the masses.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Some of this material was drivel, sure, but much of it entertained and educated the masses.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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