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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Where are teams spending the majority of their time?
—Mike Britton, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
These provinces are home to the majority of Canadians, and could give a good indication as to how different demographics and ridings nationwide have voted.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Cast at center the majority of his career, the 3-pointer largely was novelty, as can be the case with many centers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Where are teams spending the majority of their time?
—Mike Britton, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
These provinces are home to the majority of Canadians, and could give a good indication as to how different demographics and ridings nationwide have voted.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Medals are made from recycled zinc alloy, and ordered in bulk to reduce travel emissions, leftover medals and ribbons are recycled within the U.K. Smart logistics is at the heart of new baggage-free assembly area.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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This year is a defining one for Verbeek, who became a first-time NHL general manager in February 2022 after being an acolyte to Steve Yzerman in Tampa Bay and Detroit.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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If President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office were graded like an exam, a plurality of Americans would flunk him, according to new polling.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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No other candidates crack double-digits and a plurality of 39% are undecided, the poll shows.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Authors of the study attributed the country's overall decrease in mortality rates to national improvements in sanitation, tobacco policies and health care, specifically calling out the progress made in terms of preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer and other illnesses since 1900.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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They’re carefully chosen to complement the overall look, adding an additional layer of personality and individuality.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Save the primary beneficiary of that public money from more of the haphazard moves that have her franchise in the company of the league’s laughingstocks.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Morii Outdoor View 5 Images View gallery - 5 images Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world – by some accounts, the most popular of all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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While Way Day started as an annual spring event, the sale has become so popular that Wayfair added a second promotion in the fall with equally impressive markdowns.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, her unbeaten ended in the finals of the 2022 PFL lightweight tourney when Pacheco scored a unanimous decision win over Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The unanimous opinion was written by James Harvie Wilkinson III, the chief judge of the court appointed by former President Reagan.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The two main red grapes here are Syrah and Grenache, with Syrah the predominant variety in the north and Grenache holding first place in the south, where it is also blended with other grapes including Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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For citizenship behavior, relationship quality was the predominant mediator.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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