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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Nieva’s story digs into von Ahn and Duolingo’s efforts around AI and his optimistic view that AI can bring high-quality education to the masses.
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Jena McGregor, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
While this may have served as overdue recognition from the masses, Guyton wants to be clear that Black country artists aren’t just a trend.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich A satisfying and often humble economic mainstay of the masses, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich was once a decidedly fancy treat for elites in the early 20th century.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Folie à Deux has much to say about the state of society and questionable hero worship in the name of keeping the masses entertained in a TMZ era.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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Jena McGregor, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
While this may have served as overdue recognition from the masses, Guyton wants to be clear that Black country artists aren’t just a trend.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich A satisfying and often humble economic mainstay of the masses, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich was once a decidedly fancy treat for elites in the early 20th century.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Folie à Deux has much to say about the state of society and questionable hero worship in the name of keeping the masses entertained in a TMZ era.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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 5 Oct. 2024.
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