as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success the lion's share of ballots went the incumbent's way
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Recent Examples of lion's share
As in previous months, the healthcare sector accounted for the lion's share of hiring in December, adding 21,000 jobs, according to the BLS.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Buoyed by rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film has since turned into this awards season's juggernaut, with Taylor's deeply physical, raw, and emotionally improvisational performance receiving a lion's share of the praise.
—Chase Infiniti, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Some European Union member states, particularly Belgium, where the lion's share of the frozen assets is held, have expressed concern about their seizure because of the substantial legal and financial risks of such a move.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The Puerto Rican singer went into the Latin Grammys with the lion's share of the 2025 nominations and, unsurprisingly, came out on top.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Buoyed by rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film has since turned into this awards season's juggernaut, with Taylor's deeply physical, raw, and emotionally improvisational performance receiving a lion's share of the praise.
—Chase Infiniti, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Some European Union member states, particularly Belgium, where the lion's share of the frozen assets is held, have expressed concern about their seizure because of the substantial legal and financial risks of such a move.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
The Puerto Rican singer went into the Latin Grammys with the lion's share of the 2025 nominations and, unsurprisingly, came out on top.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lion's share
Noun
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Bodies were flying under the basket for the majority of the night for both teams.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The legislation easily passed the House and Senate with majority votes.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because of inflation and changing consumer habits, many big name retailers have been forced to reduce their store footprints, with e-commerce taking up a higher bulk of sales.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Salt, a cornerstone of pickling, was transported in bulk from regions such as the North Sea and the salt mines of Poland, reaching markets across Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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