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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The document indicates that the first $30 million of proceeds stay in the project, which aims to speed up finance and bring crypto to the masses. —

Dan Alexander, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 What had been an exclusive club in every aspect — from the regional makeup of the participants to the ethnic diversity of the head coaches — was opened to the masses. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 The Savoy opted for a facelift last year and has made some changes, most notably by opening Scoff, a stand-alone offering take-out fresh scones to the masses. —

Sudi Pigott, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025 Yet my family and I weren’t traveling with the masses: we were booked in the MSC Yacht Club, the brand’s luxury-leaning, ship-within-a-ship section. —

Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the masses