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.
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Ocean took the stage about an hour after his scheduled performance time, settling in the middle of the stage with his back partially turned toward the crowd.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
But the crowd work is only one section of Jay’s show.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Bella Ramsey waves to the crowd during a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 7 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Seizing the moment, Punk invited Kreischer into the ring, where the comedian executed a chokeslam on Waller, much to the crowd's delight.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
But the crowd work is only one section of Jay’s show.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Bella Ramsey waves to the crowd during a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 7 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Seizing the moment, Punk invited Kreischer into the ring, where the comedian executed a chokeslam on Waller, much to the crowd's delight.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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