the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
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The original 2020 footage shows the crowd cheering for Donald Trump, not booing.
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Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
When the crowd broke into chatter and shocked reactions, Gomez hung her head.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
So, the crowd was mad at Swift for supporting her boyfriend?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
All landed like thunderous calls to action, the crowd bouncing to the attack of Morello’s guitar.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
When the crowd broke into chatter and shocked reactions, Gomez hung her head.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
So, the crowd was mad at Swift for supporting her boyfriend?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
All landed like thunderous calls to action, the crowd bouncing to the attack of Morello’s guitar.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the crowd
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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