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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Daily passes cost between $30 and $40 on average, so the concept is not meant to be exclusive, but to appeal to the masses, particularly groups and families. Richard Collings, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 In 1908, Henry Ford revolutionized the industry with the Model T, making cars accessible to the masses. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 By contrast, the crucial project of the U.S. public-health apparatus is not to soothe its citizens’ existential woes, but to make policies that address the health of the masses. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 After the ceremony, the cathedral will hold two daily masses for eight consecutive days, with several of the masses open to the public. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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