PLURALITY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

plurality

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Definition of plurality

as in loads

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Recent Examples of plurality Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 The poll found the majority of Republicans, 52%, and a plurality of MAGA supporters, 45%, oppose the controversial fund set up by the Justice Department to pay people who believe they’ve been victimized by the government. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 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

Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Some believe Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob cares more about maximizing their long-term future following Curry’s eventual retirement than maximizing their current present with Curry still playing at an All-Star caliber level.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The Kansas City metro area reportedly has over 1,500 cameras in operation, with the majority of them showing up in Jackson County in Missouri and Johnson County in Kansas.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

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
Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.

— Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

Definition of profusion

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One bestseller, the Chessboard necklace, features a spider’s web of traditional Chinese filigree in silver and gold, accented with diamonds, as a Chinese metaphor for catching wealth.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Paying off debt while also saving for emergencies can be a tricky balancing act, says Cassandra Rupp, a senior wealth advisor and certified financial planner at Vanguard.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 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

This abundance of material is owed to the fact that each crew member has their own compelling narrative arc.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Nordic Design Beyond Appearances Nordic design is often reduced to pale wood, clean lines and an abundance of natural light.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

The heaps of body horror and gritty special effects definitely helped, on top of a breakout performance from Sharlto Copley who conveyed a palpable sense of desperation.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 July 2026
Next door is a vast haberdashery, with sewing kits, yarns, buttons, quilt patches and threads merchandised in colorful heaps on tables and along walls.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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