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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God complex Having legions of loyal followers who regard you as Muad'Dib, the Fremen chosen one, can clearly go to your head, and Paul isn't afraid to put on a show for the masses.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Another young woman dripped blood down her nose from a gash hastily covered by a strip of fabric tied around her forehead just blocks away, while still walking into the masses along the route with her friends.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The desire of the masses of the people is the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
There's a new shark-centric disaster movie making its way to the masses.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Another young woman dripped blood down her nose from a gash hastily covered by a strip of fabric tied around her forehead just blocks away, while still walking into the masses along the route with her friends.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The desire of the masses of the people is the continuation of effective and regret-inducing defense.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
There's a new shark-centric disaster movie making its way to the masses.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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