the masses
plural noun
: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses
Examples of the masses in a Sentence
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Earlier in the day, Reuters reported that Tesla had canceled long-gestating plans to develop an affordable electric vehicle for the masses.
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Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
Musk has often described affordable electric cars for the masses as a primary mission.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
As our world’s ground to a halt, the masses were jolted into a disorienting reality, giving many a rare opportunity to engage with our thoughts and feel our feelings in ways the chaotic rhythm of our pre-pandemic lives seldom allowed.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
The modernization of nations globally has increased efficiencies across industries in order to make a larger number of services and goods scalable and available to the masses.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But, like other forms of once-premium experiences democratized for and by millennials, they were made available to the masses in 2016 when Chase unveiled its Sapphire Reserve card.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Well, according to Krispy Kreme, customers there were so enamored with the ability to get a pack of Krispy Kreme doughnuts with their Big Mac that the chains have decided to bring their delicious collaboration to the masses.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Against a deep blue sky that seemed without clouds, the masses of white petals seemed from below to suggest the gleam of snow on a mountaintop.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Their eggs are laid in masses on cars, trees and other outdoor surfaces, the agency said, recommending that people smash and scrape the masses into a plastic bag that's then sealed and disposed of in the trash.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2024
Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
Musk has often described affordable electric cars for the masses as a primary mission.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
As our world’s ground to a halt, the masses were jolted into a disorienting reality, giving many a rare opportunity to engage with our thoughts and feel our feelings in ways the chaotic rhythm of our pre-pandemic lives seldom allowed.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
The modernization of nations globally has increased efficiencies across industries in order to make a larger number of services and goods scalable and available to the masses.
—Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But, like other forms of once-premium experiences democratized for and by millennials, they were made available to the masses in 2016 when Chase unveiled its Sapphire Reserve card.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
Well, according to Krispy Kreme, customers there were so enamored with the ability to get a pack of Krispy Kreme doughnuts with their Big Mac that the chains have decided to bring their delicious collaboration to the masses.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Against a deep blue sky that seemed without clouds, the masses of white petals seemed from below to suggest the gleam of snow on a mountaintop.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Their eggs are laid in masses on cars, trees and other outdoor surfaces, the agency said, recommending that people smash and scrape the masses into a plastic bag that's then sealed and disposed of in the trash.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2024
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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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