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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Jeezy’s raspy flow and motivational 16s served up trap to the masses and shifted the landscape of southern rap, while giving hustlers the playbook to corporate thuggin’.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Whereas some comics seem allergic to the notion of catering to the masses, Bargatze can’t imagine wanting to do anything else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 June 2025
But Valenzuela found that these birds were actually consumed by the masses.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
This finals matchup is a perfect promotional ending, with this 68-win Thunder squad showing dominance is still possible in the second-apron era and the plucky Pacers (who started the season 10-15 before finishing 50-32) reminding the masses underdog tales are still in play, too.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Whereas some comics seem allergic to the notion of catering to the masses, Bargatze can’t imagine wanting to do anything else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 June 2025
But Valenzuela found that these birds were actually consumed by the masses.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
This finals matchup is a perfect promotional ending, with this 68-win Thunder squad showing dominance is still possible in the second-apron era and the plucky Pacers (who started the season 10-15 before finishing 50-32) reminding the masses underdog tales are still in play, too.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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