the masses

plural noun

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: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses

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Journey has always been a band for the masses, its radio-friendly earworms still on high rotation on rock stations. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Kelce is still playing for the Kansas City Chiefs but is of course even better known to the masses as Taylor Swift’s ball and chain. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 The antagonist isn't just a single person or entity, but an entire system designed to crush any life out of him, all for the entertainment of the masses. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 But since 2018, when public Wi-Fi hotspots were made more accessible on the island, social media has enabled many Cuban artists to share reparto with the masses. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 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 22 Oct. 2026.

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