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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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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The new code of conduct bars trustees from dissenting publicly against decisions made by the majority of the board.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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
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Noun
And then, with Brexit, the vast majority of élites were against it.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The new code of conduct bars trustees from dissenting publicly against decisions made by the majority of the board.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Their investigations have identified more than 15,000 online accounts on popular online platforms, and more than 1,500 people linked to violence as a service crimes — the overwhelming bulk of which are suspects and their various associates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The traditional approach to ESG reporting tended to involve buying carbon offsets in bulk, taking a supplier's ethical sourcing spreadsheet at face value, or reviewing documentation months after the activity in question had already happened.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Clark pointed to the transition between childhood and adulthood as a time when families should discuss whether mandatory location monitoring is still appropriate.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Friendship in adulthood can feel like a feat of organization.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The reports are expected to examine ways to reduce the cost burden on the city’s general fund.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But a plurality opposed the city’s operational shifts to extend metering hours and end free Sunday parking.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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For years, Alabama, where a quarter of the population is Black, had defied federal court orders, including one reaffirmed by the Supreme Court itself in 2023, to create a second majority- or plurality-Black congressional district.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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However, overall cast diversity in streaming films declined in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Mueller is among the former and current SpaceX employees who own equity in the company, which is set to go public on Friday in the biggest-ever IPO.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The measure would remain in place unless ended by voters and includes annual audits and public spending disclosures.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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As a result, many once-popular design choices are beginning to feel dated.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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The plane is a single-engine turboprop model that's popular for skydiving but has also proven useful for other uses, including cargo, aerial surveying, and medical evacuation flights.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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