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Recent Examples of plurality
The Eagles have begun practicing under that plurality.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
That a plurality chose Trump is the clearest warning that the Constitution is not self-executing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
It's cracked open a divide in the MAGA movement and was disliked by either a majority or plurality Americans surveyed in multiple polls, but hasn't dented Trump's approval numbers, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, polling indicated that in four European countries that hosted U.S. nuclear weapons—Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands—a plurality of respondents opposed such hosting arrangements.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
That a plurality chose Trump is the clearest warning that the Constitution is not self-executing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
It's cracked open a divide in the MAGA movement and was disliked by either a majority or plurality Americans surveyed in multiple polls, but hasn't dented Trump's approval numbers, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, polling indicated that in four European countries that hosted U.S. nuclear weapons—Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands—a plurality of respondents opposed such hosting arrangements.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
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Trump carried Florida easily even though Amendment 4 got majority support.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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In total, 635 inmates are held at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, the vast majority of which are women convicted of nonviolent offenses, according to the facility's official website.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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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. 2.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
Noun
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That’s true even though there’s a wealth of papers finding that empowering employees willing to challenge the company line is better for results in the long run.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Back then, Iconiq was a wealth management firm for Silicon Valley’s elite and had not yet set up its venture arm.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Digital is also a different story; The Tonight Show has 32.7M subscribers on YouTube, Kimmel has 20.7M and The Late Show 9.96M, important metrics given the preponderance of viewers watching these shows the next day via clips.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Noun
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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On Instagram, Hathaway teased a look at the 2025 Andy Sachs, dressed the part of a digital media mogul in a pinstripe waistcoat and trousers from Jean Paul Gaultier, black boots, and a heap of necklaces.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Fauja lay in a heap on the busy highway for several minutes until Balbir Singh, a friend of his son's who was passing by, noticed him.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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