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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In the Super Bowl spot, Shatner is tasked with bringing fiber to the masses, beaming to and from different locations on Earth to deliver boxes of Raisin Bran.
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Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
But the hottest ticket wasn’t for the masses.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
On February 13, the latest film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, from award-winning writer, director, and producer Emerald Fennell, will reintroduce the classic 19th-century Gothic tale to the masses once more.
—Andrea Bussell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
But the hottest ticket wasn’t for the masses.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
On February 13, the latest film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, from award-winning writer, director, and producer Emerald Fennell, will reintroduce the classic 19th-century Gothic tale to the masses once more.
—Andrea Bussell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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