for the most part

phrase

: in general : on the whole

for the most part the crowd was orderly

Examples of for the most part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the defense for the most part kept the ball in front of it and did break up five passes, there was plenty of soft coverage that could be tightened up. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

But, for the most part, any problems affecting the club have been resolved by others stepping up. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The Co-op’s ground beef prices have risen due to inflation, especially with gas prices increasing, Munn said, but, for the most part, the product’s prices have been steady. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Otter attacks can be dangerous but are rare for the most part. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the most part

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart