PLURALITY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

plurality

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Definition of plurality

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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

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Noun

The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Earlier this year, Republicans had hoped to campaign on falling rates and a bipartisan bill to increase home construction to help defend their House and Senate majorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
As the chart shows, a majority of companies surveyed by the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals continue vesting for at least some RSU grants after death, with more than half accelerating vesting for all outstanding grants.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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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

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Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026

Definition of wealth

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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

That works out to a daily penalty of roughly $7 million, which would add up to a heap of trouble if the legal wrangling extends through June 1, 2027.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project describes a use-after-free as when a program accesses heap memory after it’s been freed, leading to unpredictable behavior or exploits.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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