as in masses
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion
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Recent Examples of rabble
Some have alleged that this was to take advantage of the stifling heat of July to keep the picketing rabble at home.
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Todd Robinson, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2023
Below is an almost-uncontrolled rabble of second-tier fans, shoving and scuffling for their moment with the star.
—Arianna Di Cori, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
His was a kind of daytime reality/talk show, starring rabble and featuring the promise of mild violence.
—Paul Farhi, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
The behavior of this rabble is not surprising, rather all too typical.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Feb. 2023
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Todd Robinson, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2023
Below is an almost-uncontrolled rabble of second-tier fans, shoving and scuffling for their moment with the star.
—Arianna Di Cori, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
His was a kind of daytime reality/talk show, starring rabble and featuring the promise of mild violence.
—Paul Farhi, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
The behavior of this rabble is not surprising, rather all too typical.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabble
Noun
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For the eighth year in a row, Finland takes first place as the home of the planet’s happiest populace.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This was preventable; with better, smarter leadership along with a populace that rewarded leadership for being proper stewards of the community and its assets.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by Karl Marx, the Bolsheviks dreamed of a world communist revolution and held special expectations for Germany, Marx’s homeland, and for its proletariat.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
19 June 2023
Noun
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Cathedrals were beautifying public icons that often served the poor; yachts are designed to hide their splendors from the prying eyes of the riffraff.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lawyers, journalists and similar riffraff congregated at lunch or after work, and Vincent worked the room, table-hopping with jokes or movie reviews or tales from his latest intriguing trip.—
Neal Rubin,
Detroit Free Press,
8 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Even so, Antoine’s theories haven’t proved appealing to today’s more informed and educated public.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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While federal officials continue to remind Americans that air travel is as safe as it’s ever been, a series of recent catastrophes and incidents has spooked the flying public.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In expressing their disbelief, people have been known to run away screaming or even burst into tears while Blaine maintains his deadpan, stoic facade.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is a drink that people tend to love—elementally delicious, and yet with enough going on to keep the front of your brain occupied.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That scum can then be skimmed off the surface for disposal, although Velev does state that the chitosan could be reclaimed from the substance and used to create more microcleaners.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
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Or find a glass tainted with soap scum, or worse, bits of food left on a plate?—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Rabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabble. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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