plurality

noun

Definition of pluralitynext
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Recent Examples of plurality Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters. — Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 For the first time since 2022, films with a majority-BIPOC cast did not represent the plurality of streaming titles. — Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 While both candidates are Black, McDuffie is doing noticeably better among Black voters, who represent a plurality of the DC electorate at 42%. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plurality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
  1. loads
  2. majority
  3. profusion
  4. wealth
  5. preponderance
  6. abundance
  7. heap
Noun
  • The type of helicopter that crashed can carry heavy loads and is commonly used in firefighting operations, with the ability to carry a more than 2,000-gallon tank.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
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  • The majority of avalanche deaths however are due to asphyxiation, not trauma.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • And the unprotected are more often poor and majority-minority communities.
    — Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of majority
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  • Nouvel’s adjustable floors turbocharge that flexibility, producing a profusion of spaces that can meet the ever-expanding demands of contemporary art.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, ‘Millenium’ allium, ‘Cinderella’ milkweed, and clary sage.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Definition of profusion
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  • Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s wealth, political influence and dominance of the sugar industry also made the Fanjuls one of Florida’s most powerful — and controversial — family business dynasties.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • The preponderance of white and cream colors, in the guest rooms and the lobby, also evoke the earlier Delano designs.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, two- to four-unit rental buildings that made up the preponderance of affordable housing for families in these areas have been lost to blight and disinvestment.
    — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of preponderance
Noun
  • Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Out of an abundance of caution, passengers were temporarily deplaned while deputies investigated the incident.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of abundance
Noun
  • That gave a heap more outside reps for youngsters Jahdae Barron and Abrams-Draine.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Make it with red lentils, zucchini, coconut milk, yogurt, and heaps of warm spices.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of heap

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