COMMON(S) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

commons

plural noun

as in public

the body of the community as contrasted with the elite the aristocracy feared what would happen if the commons were enfranchised

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people

Plural Noun

Sam Walton opened the first store in 1962 and Walmart has steadily grown to over 4,600 locations across the United States, employing about two million people, according to its website.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Highlighting ingredients is paramount with basic, but bountiful baskets of whole organic veggies on offer for a whopping 18€ for two people.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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