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

The Chinese frontier labs are not, for the most part, discovering new capabilities. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

The androids, or synthezoids, here are presented for the most part in human form, which is easier on the eyes, the budget and the actors, and gives them room to act. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The duo used their tag team skills to keep Amazing Red grounded for the most part. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

While there is some semblance of natural resource extraction, such as timber, seafood catches and cranberries, for the most part, the coastal town of about 1,400 people has had to pivot to invigorate the economy. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 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