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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Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The Yoga Tab Plus boasts a huge 12.7-inch screen, the Legion Tab is compact and focuses on gaming, while the Idea Tab Pro is an affordable model for the masses.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
And there is good data out there that is not being brought to the masses.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Guy Fieri is back to bring the Super Bowl experience to the masses.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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