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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The Senate majority leader uses a nondebatable motion to bring a bill for a vote and then raises a point of order that cloture—as rule 22 is also known—can be invoked with a simple majority.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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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Noun
While the majority of streaming service price increases go over poorly with customers, this one had a surprising effect.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The Senate majority leader uses a nondebatable motion to bring a bill for a vote and then raises a point of order that cloture—as rule 22 is also known—can be invoked with a simple majority.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But the super-majority party almost always consistently votes for bills that are authored by members of their party.
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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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Savings come from finding scale in mass production, with factories buying materials in bulk and cutting down material waste through computer design.—
Addie Costello,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These individuals, who began using marijuana in their late teens or early adulthood, did not seek out mental health care as frequently but had higher odds of seeking physical medical attention than individuals who didn't use marijuana at all, the study outlines.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the volume was a revelation, not only because of its aroma of exciting adulthood but because its aesthetic principles had previously lain beyond my grasp.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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To suggest that another candidate’s supporters are criminals — particularly when that candidate is, by all measures, poised to win at least a plurality of votes in the city — does not seem like a recipe for earning New Yorkers’ support.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a plurality of Republicans, 16%, cited the rhetoric or behavior of Democrats and liberals.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There are several high-profile college football coaching jobs available midway through the 2025 season — and all-time great coach Nick Saban is a popular name floated as a potential candidate.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Although Thai-language content is popular, Chinese dramas have become the biggest content category in Thailand when measured by engagement, accounting for a 30% share, compared to 21% for local dramas, 20% for animation and 17% for Korean dramas.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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