the masses
plural noun
: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses
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That is the key for anyone in tech to understand: Your technology can be stripped down to become accessible to the masses.
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Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many Republicans attributed their victory not just to President-elect Eisenhower’s popularity but to McCarthy’s ability to manage the media and roil the masses.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Already making inroads in academia, there is hope for America if their message can reach the masses.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
These terms were misunderstood by the masses and quickly redefined by the opposition.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
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Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Many Republicans attributed their victory not just to President-elect Eisenhower’s popularity but to McCarthy’s ability to manage the media and roil the masses.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Already making inroads in academia, there is hope for America if their message can reach the masses.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
These terms were misunderstood by the masses and quickly redefined by the opposition.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the masses
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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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