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
In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 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
Among Latinos who regret or feel disappointed in their 2024 vote, large majorities oppose workplace raids, ICE agents in masks and civilian clothes and hardline detention policies.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
Both states have huge legislative Republican majorities, big enough to overcome Democratic opposition.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Democrats had no options available for blocking the new map from passing, since Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and the GOP also has a Republican governor.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 16 Aug. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 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
Among Latinos who regret or feel disappointed in their 2024 vote, large majorities oppose workplace raids, ICE agents in masks and civilian clothes and hardline detention policies.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
Both states have huge legislative Republican majorities, big enough to overcome Democratic opposition.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Democrats had no options available for blocking the new map from passing, since Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and the GOP also has a Republican governor.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorities
maturities
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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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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,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Majorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majorities. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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