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
Jay Cannon, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The election marked the first time since 2009 that the LDP has lost its majority.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Lottery players in Idaho can chose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
The election marked the first time since 2009 that the LDP has lost its majority.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Most of the counties on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland are majority Republican jurisdictions.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Christoforous recommended buying in bulk during sales to save money throughout the year, especially for basic supplies like pencils and pens.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Governor Pritzker’s health department in Illinois is exploring the possibility of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk directly from manufacturers.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kate, 46, began by joking about how their relationship evolved from childhood into adulthood.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Most of the voters, the plurality in this poll, are undecided.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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This includes pluralities of Trump’s most loyal supporters, 43% of Republicans, 43% of conservatives, and 47% of those who voted for him in 2024.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rookie Ashton Gillotte provided some juice in his limited snaps, but that wasn’t nearly enough to make up for an overall disappointing night for the defensive line.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Experience360 includes the museum’s popular holograms of survivors, immersive 360-degree films, as well as historical photographs and artifacts.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Although a congressional stock trading ban is a popular issue among the public, some Republicans have expressed frustration with Luna’s effort to force the speaker to put the bill on the floor, one senior GOP House staffer told the Washington Examiner last month.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Imavov won that contest via unanimous decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Durham City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to shield city workers against raids and arrests carried out by federal officials, according to The Duke Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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