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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populaces
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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For now, Telluride is open, the snow is skiing well, and crowds are thin.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Noise and crowds were replaced by the sounds of lapping waves and seagull cries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Online mobs are just a click away, stirring the pot on X and Substack, even in the comments on breaking news.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Miller is now calling Minnesota protesters insurrectionists, while the January 6th mobs were considered peaceful protesters and tourists.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Populaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populaces. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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