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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Most professionals will agree, at least privately, that rallying stocks attract their attention (and their interest and their research) because there is a wisdom in the uncoordinated actions of the masses.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
When asked what has changed with the Dolphins after Sunday’s 21-17 nail-biting fourth-quarter win against the New Orleans Saints, inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson cut out the fluff and finally shot it straight to the masses.
—Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
As a whole, the Orbison family sought to bring some of their signature festive spirit to the masses through a harmonious offering of family, backdropped by a slew of catchy, timeless Christmas hits.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
But this fall, the actress better known as the voice of the English dub Ash Ketchum battled the masses to catch a flight.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
When asked what has changed with the Dolphins after Sunday’s 21-17 nail-biting fourth-quarter win against the New Orleans Saints, inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson cut out the fluff and finally shot it straight to the masses.
—Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
As a whole, the Orbison family sought to bring some of their signature festive spirit to the masses through a harmonious offering of family, backdropped by a slew of catchy, timeless Christmas hits.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
But this fall, the actress better known as the voice of the English dub Ash Ketchum battled the masses to catch a flight.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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