in the majority

phrase

: being of a number greater than half the total

Supporters of the new law appear to be in the majority.

Examples of in the majority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Democrats need to gain a net of four seats in the 100-member Senate to overtake Republicans in the majority. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Progressive candidates fared better in the majority of these contests. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

This year, 51 percent of ballet-ticket buyers were under the age of 50 with 20-somethings in the majority of those seats. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026

The auction house says the ride has even been screen-matched in the majority of the movie’s driving sequences. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the majority

• exteriority
• inferiority
• superiority
• authority
• minority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority