as in public
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
"I pay no attention to the opinions of the hoi polloi," the writer sniffed
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Recent Examples of hoi polloi
Every homeowner and every residence is thoroughly vetted, and everything happens behind the scenes, with no public exposure and without the hoi polloi cycling through the photos.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Next up is none other than The U, yet another member of the college football hoi polloi, in a championship game that might require organ donation to get a ticket.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Kapalua Bay Villas has deluxe one and two-bedroom villas perched on sunny, secluded Kapaula Bay, far from the hoi polloi.
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Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Next up is none other than The U, yet another member of the college football hoi polloi, in a championship game that might require organ donation to get a ticket.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Kapalua Bay Villas has deluxe one and two-bedroom villas perched on sunny, secluded Kapaula Bay, far from the hoi polloi.
—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoi polloi
people
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Holden Blanco Brower and partner Aspen Simone hope people walk away with some surprising facts and a new appreciation for the human-pigeon bond.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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“Hoi polloi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoi%20polloi. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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