1
as in bulks
the largest part or quantity of something
a vast majority of the town's residents support the proposed tax reduction
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2
as in adulthoods
the state of being fully grown or developed
she will inherit a fortune upon her majority
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Recent Examples of majorities
During his first six-year House tenure, Democrats held commanding majorities in the midst of the party’s 40 years straight in control of the chamber.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But more voters now say utility bills (+2) and healthcare costs (+7) are major burdens, and strong majorities still view all of these expenses as at least a minor problem.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Marquette’s questions about the authority of the Court show that majorities or near majorities, albeit with very different partisan complexions, continue to support the authority of the Court and limitations on presidential power.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since coming to power less than a year ago, Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
—CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Key races in battleground states could determine or flip those majorities.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill passed with bipartisan majorities.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Our solidarity with the core values and aspirations of Connecticut residents explains why Democrats have been growing our legislative majorities since 2018 while Republicans have been shrinking, flailing and failing.
—Martin M. Looney, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
And with Republican majorities in both houses of Congress, captained by lickspittle MAGA lieutenants like Johnson and Thune, impeachment proceedings aren’t likely to get any traction.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
But more voters now say utility bills (+2) and healthcare costs (+7) are major burdens, and strong majorities still view all of these expenses as at least a minor problem.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Marquette’s questions about the authority of the Court show that majorities or near majorities, albeit with very different partisan complexions, continue to support the authority of the Court and limitations on presidential power.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since coming to power less than a year ago, Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
—CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Key races in battleground states could determine or flip those majorities.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The bill passed with bipartisan majorities.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Our solidarity with the core values and aspirations of Connecticut residents explains why Democrats have been growing our legislative majorities since 2018 while Republicans have been shrinking, flailing and failing.
—Martin M. Looney, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
And with Republican majorities in both houses of Congress, captained by lickspittle MAGA lieutenants like Johnson and Thune, impeachment proceedings aren’t likely to get any traction.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorities
maturities
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Buffett waits until the long-term math makes sense, and interest rates both their absolute level and their shape across maturities are central to that equation.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As for bonds, Bilkie said, investors may want to keep a mix of maturities, essentially having an equal portion in short term, intermediate term, and long-term bond funds.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Majorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majorities. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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