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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But the toll of entertaining the masses was physical and unrelenting.
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Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Find out with the new Mini edition of this beloved text celebrated for bringing art appreciation to the masses.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The tech industry is now rushing to develop more accessible versions of these products for the masses.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Even iconic curly girls like Yara Shahidi and Zazie Beetz showed the masses how to eschew layers without sacrificing their natural texture.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Find out with the new Mini edition of this beloved text celebrated for bringing art appreciation to the masses.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The tech industry is now rushing to develop more accessible versions of these products for the masses.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Even iconic curly girls like Yara Shahidi and Zazie Beetz showed the masses how to eschew layers without sacrificing their natural texture.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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