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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Technological capability alone isn’t enough to sway the masses into accepting humanoid robots on the street, especially those influenced by Hollywood depictions of killer robots in films like The Terminator.
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
His vision for opening software development to the masses turned his startup into a market leader in AI coding.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The retailer was also a pioneer in introducing premium denim to the masses.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The Swiss watchmaker’s Royal Oaks range from roughly $20,000 for a basic steel reference to well over $300,000 for highly complicated iterations, putting them out of the reach of the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
His vision for opening software development to the masses turned his startup into a market leader in AI coding.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The retailer was also a pioneer in introducing premium denim to the masses.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The Swiss watchmaker’s Royal Oaks range from roughly $20,000 for a basic steel reference to well over $300,000 for highly complicated iterations, putting them out of the reach of the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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