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
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But the couple still had a hard time believing the extent of the crowd, which Cheese noted was mainly African American, on Saturday.
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Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2024
The Substance, a gruesome body-horror flick, had its world premiere on Sunday night in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was greeted with a nine-minute standing ovation from the crowd at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
The film was not for the faint of stomach, with several graphic, gory scenes — but Lanthimos’ absurdist humor ensured there was also a good amount of laughter from the crowd.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 May 2024
Vedder asked the crowd, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Some attackers sprayed protesters with chemical irritants, hit them with wooden boards, punched and kicked them and shot fireworks into the crowd of students and supporters huddled behind umbrellas and wooden planks, attempting to stay safe.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Every contestant also received a super clue after their performance, and Gumball’s came in the form of a cheerleader who led the crowd in chanting his name.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
When Butker finished his address, the crowd rose for an ovation.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
When The Kardashians star, 43, took the stage during the streamer's live broadcast of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady on Sunday, May 5, she was met with cheers that quickly turned into boos from the crowd.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2024
The Substance, a gruesome body-horror flick, had its world premiere on Sunday night in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was greeted with a nine-minute standing ovation from the crowd at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
The film was not for the faint of stomach, with several graphic, gory scenes — but Lanthimos’ absurdist humor ensured there was also a good amount of laughter from the crowd.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 May 2024
Vedder asked the crowd, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Some attackers sprayed protesters with chemical irritants, hit them with wooden boards, punched and kicked them and shot fireworks into the crowd of students and supporters huddled behind umbrellas and wooden planks, attempting to stay safe.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Every contestant also received a super clue after their performance, and Gumball’s came in the form of a cheerleader who led the crowd in chanting his name.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
When Butker finished his address, the crowd rose for an ovation.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
When The Kardashians star, 43, took the stage during the streamer's live broadcast of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady on Sunday, May 5, she was met with cheers that quickly turned into boos from the crowd.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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