as in masses
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
high officials awkwardly mingling with the general populace
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Noun
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European publics are less diplomatic.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026 -
National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Locations like Tarifa, Cádiz and inland hill towns offer expansive views and long totality, though with the likelihood of heavy crowds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Marketers will rush to put down dollars on programs that can still draw large crowds all tuning in at once, says one media buying executive.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The public scares me, mobs scare me.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Just days earlier, mobs of young street racers swarmed a Georgia intersection in the middle of the night, wreaking havoc and disturbing neighbors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Populaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populaces. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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