majority 1 of 2

noun

mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce majority (audio)
Definition of majoritynext
1
as in bulk
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 adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed she will inherit a fortune upon her majority

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majority

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adjective

as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people the majority opinion among the tour group members was that they should cancel the rest of the trip

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Recent Examples of majority
Noun
In its opinion, the majority also reversed an earlier dismissal of De La Cruz Hernández’s copyright claim. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026 According to a recent Miami Herald poll, the vast majority of Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida think the Cuban government is responsible for the humanitarian crisis on the island, where poverty is extreme and garbage burns in the street. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Adjective
Twenty years later, 82% voted to require a super-majority or four-fifths vote of county commissioners to remove lands from the boundary, change zoning, or sell off county lands within the boundary. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 Until 2021, three of the four precincts, 1, 2, and 4, were majority white precincts. — Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for majority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
  1. bulk
  2. adulthood
  3. general
  4. plurality
  5. prevailing
  6. overall
  7. public
  8. popular
Noun
  • Neutrons offer a non-destructive way to probe the entire bulk of a thick battery pellet, rather than just its surface.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Crews initially launched an interior attack in the building where a bulk of the fire was but had to pull out when its structural integrity became compromised, fire officials said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of bulk
Noun
  • The third eligible – and most likely – successor is Akishino’s 19-year-old son Hisahito, the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Stepping away from that life, even for a relatively small chunk in the grand scheme of things, isn’t an abdication of adulthood, but an investment in a life worth living.
    — DJ Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of adulthood
Adjective
  • The county’s airports are financed through an enterprise fund rather than the county general fund.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Additional construction will add 71 patient rooms and a Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit, which will provide care for patients who do not require intensive care, but are not stable enough for a general medical surgical unit.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of general
Noun
  • This plurality of approaches reflects an open-minded, open-hearted ethos.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of plurality
Adjective
  • The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
    — Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Adjective
  • Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.
    — Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The department didn’t provide details on why the officer believed Guerrero was a public safety risk.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of public
Adjective
  • For a month, supporters of at least 10 different nations have come through the metro to cheer on their teams at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, attend the popular FIFA Fan Festival, try the city’s favorite barbecue and more.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • For some travelers, the more popular American chains aren’t unfamiliar.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
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