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
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2024, Terra’s clients include oil, mining, and power companies in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, though the majority of the revenue comes from governments, Nwachuku said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
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
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Noun
The tax proposal would cost the state’s wealthiest residents about $100 billion if a majority of voters support it on the November ballot.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2024, Terra’s clients include oil, mining, and power companies in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, though the majority of the revenue comes from governments, Nwachuku said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In early 2023, 30 out of 60 black lawmakers, most of whom are Democrats, represented non-majority minority districts or states — a notable contrast from decades prior.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Designed for year-round comfort, the reversible bedspread delivers cozy warmth without overheating or bulk.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unterminated speaker cables come in bulk and have no default terminations within the wire itself but are cut by the user to their preferred length.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Becoming a mother is a marker of adulthood for them, Hertz says.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
12 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, talented children usually find success in adulthood.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After setting a new standard for the organization in 2025, general manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and their respective staffs need to raise the bar even higher.—
Mike Kaye
January 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Asked to rate the president’s handling of the economy with a grade scale of A through F, a 36 percent plurality of voters in the Emerson College Polling survey gave the president a failing grade, compared with 22 percent who gave him a top A grade.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
22 Dec. 2025
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American soft power depends on plurality, not monopolies.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The monthly stochastic oscillator remains in overbought territory ( > 80%), underscoring the strength of the prevailing bullish trend rather than signaling exhaustion.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That improves the Aztecs to 12-4 overall and 6-0 in conference, which is either alone on top or tied with Utah State depending on Wednesday night’s late game between the Aggies and Nevada.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Items like coffee and lettuce put upward pressure on overall inflation.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Trust for Public Land releases a yearly ranking of major cities in the US based on their residents’ access to public recreation areas – the city of Los Angeles ranks an embarrassing 90th, highlighting that access is undoubtedly a concern.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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In each case, agents shot at drivers or into moving cars – a practice that has largely been discouraged by law enforcement because of risks to public safety.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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