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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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
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Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The team’s new general manager Monica Wright Rogers meanwhile will spend this upcoming season evaluating talent for both the expansion and college draft as well as preparing for a historic free agency period next year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2025
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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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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 partners use new Spark machines and sell Nvidia infrastructure to enterprises, based on public information and the recent opening of one of the first partner sites.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The news comes roughly one month after the Season 3 finale of the popular drama series, which aired on April 13.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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 25 May. 2025.
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