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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The research team led by Schlamminger performed a completely blind analysis, randomizing the values of the masses used to prevent experimenter bias.
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Big Think, 6 May 2026
Thatcher plays disfigured, suicidal young protagonist P Burke who is hired by a mega tech corporation to virtually operate a beautiful but brainless ‘flesh body’ called Delphi, grown in a lab with the sole purpose of influencing the masses and selling products.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Later that year, Debut entered the contract manufacturing business, with the goal of bringing biotech ingredients to the masses.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
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Big Think, 6 May 2026
Thatcher plays disfigured, suicidal young protagonist P Burke who is hired by a mega tech corporation to virtually operate a beautiful but brainless ‘flesh body’ called Delphi, grown in a lab with the sole purpose of influencing the masses and selling products.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Later that year, Debut entered the contract manufacturing business, with the goal of bringing biotech ingredients to the masses.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 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 7 May. 2026.
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