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Recent Examples of plurality
Despite a plurality of objectives, matches boil down to the same mission: survival.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Clyburn pointed to Quinnipiac University polling data showing a plurality of the American public would blame either President Trump or the Republicans for a government shutdown.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, large pluralities of respondents in Sweden (48%), Spain (44%), France (41%) and Italy (40%) said the same.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Clyburn pointed to Quinnipiac University polling data showing a plurality of the American public would blame either President Trump or the Republicans for a government shutdown.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, large pluralities of respondents in Sweden (48%), Spain (44%), France (41%) and Italy (40%) said the same.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
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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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Where are teams spending the majority of their time?—
Mike Britton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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What makes the college endowment scam even worse is that the preponderance of the dollars don’t go to small colleges or community colleges but rather to the Harvards, Yales, Stanfords and Princetons.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But try to focus on the practical aspects that can bring this abundance to life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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With the world displaying an abundance of caution, the sport stood still for clubs and countries alike.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brinkley in her book describes one ugly scene when Joel, deep in his cups, ate a heap of spaghetti directly from a large pan on the stove, then vehemently kicked everyone out of the house for eating his pasta.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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His fastball and slider already elevated him to the top of the modern pitching heap.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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