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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Construed as a pedagogical exercise more than entertainment, the film offers a deep reading into the complicated plurality of the populace that constitutes nations such as Germany.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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Big questions remain about whether interventions that correct political meta-misperceptions can have lasting effects, or whether reducing polarization among the American populace is even enough when so many threats to democracy come from elites intent on sowing division.—
Michael Pasek,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 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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This, of course, is at a moment when Hollywood is desperate to make the theatrical moviegoing experience itself relatable again to a distracted public.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many of those disagreements spilled out into public and the country grew weary of constant bickering.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cops took two people into custody following the shooting.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Removing soap scum and water droplets from glass shower doors has never been easier with this $10 squeegee.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, the handheld tool and abrasive brass scrubbing brush became our go-to tool for removing set-in grout stains and soap scum without disturbing smooth tile surfaces.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Rabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabble. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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