(THE) HERD Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

(the) herd

noun

Definition of (the) herd

as in (the) mob

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working class

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But according to the study, half of upper-income adults—those earning above $155,600 annually—now also see themselves as working class.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
The film, Lee’s first since Burning, follows the intersection of two families — one working class, the other rich.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026

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