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
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The trio served as Florida’s fourth line for a majority of the season prior to the trade deadline, when the Panthers added Brad Marchand and Sturm to bolster their depth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
While secluded from the outside world, cardinals under the age of 80 cast four votes each day until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
While most debates, especially online, aren't so clear cut, the majority agrees that even the most skilled men are no match for a gorilla.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Another five followed in that 1-0 win, the majority of which Newcastle played with only 10 men.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The trio served as Florida’s fourth line for a majority of the season prior to the trade deadline, when the Panthers added Brad Marchand and Sturm to bolster their depth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
While secluded from the outside world, cardinals under the age of 80 cast four votes each day until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
While most debates, especially online, aren't so clear cut, the majority agrees that even the most skilled men are no match for a gorilla.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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The battery handles long streaming sessions, and the charging case fits into a jacket pocket without bulk.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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But from Jack Eichel to Matthew Tkachuk, hockey history tends to frown on teams that swap out star players for OK dudes in bulk.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Cellulitis is a general term for an infection of the skin or soft tissue anywhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Just over half of voters supported providing the healthcare to eligible immigrants 50 years old or above, and a plurality — 49% — favored providing the coverage to adults between the ages of 18 and 49.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, a plurality, 31%, said the present period is the least politically stable, easily outstripping the 17% who selected the Civil War.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The review comes after President Donald Trump criticized the alleged 'weaponization' of prosecutions of public officials including him.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The heritage of the nation, which is public by its nature, cannot be exploited by commercial enterprises.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The directive of cardio in popular culture has always been burning calories, which is about weight loss.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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If your mom loves photos but struggles to keep them organized, a digital picture frame like the popular Aura Aspen at Amazon is the perfect solution.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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That's because 127 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary by a unanimous vote.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The unanimous vote said Oakridge can’t simply proceed, but instead would have to through the formal review process of applying for a zoning permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The soda business grew in popularity in a predominant Mormon area, according to the New York Times, as the church prohibits drinks that are hot caffeinated like tea and coffee.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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While Putin’s predominant image in the outside world is that of a ruthless strongman, for domestic audiences the Kremlin has tried to soften this image.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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