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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
tensions mounted until the people rose up in rebellion
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
introduced my new boyfriend to my people
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as in to inhabit
to supply with inhabitants
a science-fiction novel about a mission to people Mars
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Recent Examples of people
Penelope Green, New York Times, 1 June 2024
In addition, the book is peopled with fictional artists, most of them women, aiming high with their work: they’re fired by large ambitions.
—R. O. Kwon, TIME, 17 May 2024
Artist Paul Deo’s work is peopled with a galaxy of Black stars –limitless luminaries in politics, entertainment, and resistance.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
Knitting together so many divergent themes, Troll Knoll has its own mythology, peopled by Morris with Far Western Rinkydinks and Wackerbacks.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
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But unlike Michelangelo, who was known for his muscular figures, Mr. Butcher peopled his chapel with his signature sprites.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 1 June 2024
In addition, the book is peopled with fictional artists, most of them women, aiming high with their work: they’re fired by large ambitions.
—R. O. Kwon, TIME, 17 May 2024
Artist Paul Deo’s work is peopled with a galaxy of Black stars –limitless luminaries in politics, entertainment, and resistance.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
Knitting together so many divergent themes, Troll Knoll has its own mythology, peopled by Morris with Far Western Rinkydinks and Wackerbacks.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
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“People.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/people. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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