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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Tesla has been slashing prices on Model Y trims in the last few quarters, making the small electric SUV more affordable and thus more appealing to the masses.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
First, most notably, is the 1967 version animated by Disney, which introduced Mowgli, Baloo, and the rest of the jungle gang to the masses.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
The Queen of Cumbia remains one of the most successful Tejano musicians of all time in the U.S., and her legacy continues to expand, thanks to special re-releases and anniversaries that remind the masses of her impact.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Her words are a reminder that there is still no gigantic evil chatbot factory available to the masses.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 7 May 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
First, most notably, is the 1967 version animated by Disney, which introduced Mowgli, Baloo, and the rest of the jungle gang to the masses.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
The Queen of Cumbia remains one of the most successful Tejano musicians of all time in the U.S., and her legacy continues to expand, thanks to special re-releases and anniversaries that remind the masses of her impact.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Her words are a reminder that there is still no gigantic evil chatbot factory available to the masses.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 7 May 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 20 May. 2025.
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