the crowd

noun

: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.

Examples of the crowd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When the speech ended, and Fetterman passed through the crowd, he was encircled by a group of Yeshiva graduates, who danced with him. Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024 Tom Cruise was seen being escorted through the stadium by security, per a fan's post on Instagram, while Barbie director Greta Gerwig was also spotted in the crowd. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024 Swift later attended one of Kelce's game at Arrowhead Stadium, and soon became a staple in the crowd at Kansas City Chiefs games. Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2024 Timberlake then appeared emotional and overwhelmed as the crowd responded to his remarks with a standing ovation, prompting him to bow several times in appreciation. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the crowd 

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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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