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
Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The members of both the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and the New York Taxi Workers’ Alliance (NYTWA) are majority people of color; many are immigrants.
—Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Greg Cote
january 22, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
After enacting three annual spending bills late last year, the House this month has advanced five more of the 12 annual funding bills with super-majority votes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Paul had majority custody of their son before the April 7 hearing.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The members of both the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and the New York Taxi Workers’ Alliance (NYTWA) are majority people of color; many are immigrants.
—Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Since becoming majority Dolphins owner in 2009, Ross, now 85, has never hired a new head coach with previous NFL experience at the job.
—Greg Cote
january 22, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
After enacting three annual spending bills late last year, the House this month has advanced five more of the 12 annual funding bills with super-majority votes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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If finalized, the move could impact telehealth firms that rely on outsourcing facilities to produce these drugs in bulk, while bolstering Novo and Lilly's efforts against unauthorized versions that are eating into sales of their blockbuster treatments.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight scarf adds instant personality without bulk.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Childhood has never been easy, but these days the on-ramp to adulthood seems somehow shorter and more perilous.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Much like the demonstrations two decades ago, organizers on Friday also called for a general boycott — no school, no work, no shopping — in an effort to demand that the country put workers above billionaires by taxing the rich.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The one issue for Banchero, and the Magic in general, was free-throw shooting.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But among those who cited federal immigration activities and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a narrow plurality viewed him more favorably, 47%, than unfavorably, 42%.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, with other institutions embracing a more global art history that emphasizes plurality, here comes the new LACMA, where artworks made across multiple centuries press up against each other, as do pieces made within in the same decade but in drastically different geographical contexts.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 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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Rolder, a linebacker who had a breakout season last fall at Michigan, was chosen Saturday by the Lions in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because of these differences, some estimates suggest patients could spend around 70–80% less overall when choosing treatment abroad, even after adding travel costs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Further, the report said the operation harmed Chicago’s civic life, businesses and public trust in law enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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But less than an hour of the recordings has ever been made public.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Still, to be free of the pressures of the position, and to enjoy the perks of having been an enormously popular President—well, that had its appeal.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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