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Recent Examples of plurality
In Hungary’s intensely gerrymandered system—originally designed to ensconce Orbán’s power, eventually a factor in his undoing—the plurality of votes that went to Magyar’s party will give it more than two-thirds of the seats in parliament.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Alabama Republicans responded by seeking to restore a 2023 map with just one Democratic-leaning, plurality-Black district.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
But among those who cited federal immigration activities and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a narrow plurality viewed him more favorably, 47%, than unfavorably, 42%.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, with other institutions embracing a more global art history that emphasizes plurality, here comes the new LACMA, where artworks made across multiple centuries press up against each other, as do pieces made within in the same decade but in drastically different geographical contexts.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Alabama Republicans responded by seeking to restore a 2023 map with just one Democratic-leaning, plurality-Black district.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
But among those who cited federal immigration activities and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a narrow plurality viewed him more favorably, 47%, than unfavorably, 42%.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, with other institutions embracing a more global art history that emphasizes plurality, here comes the new LACMA, where artworks made across multiple centuries press up against each other, as do pieces made within in the same decade but in drastically different geographical contexts.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Nevada has a majority-minority population – 31% of its residents are Hispanic, 11% are Black and 10% are Asian.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This election could not have changed that majority, but the outcome could have determined whether UTLA would strengthen its hand or whether other constituencies — such as charters — would gain a measure of power at the union’s expense.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Coreopsis yields a profusion of yellow blooms.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Those hiccups, and a profusion of other stock alternatives, have spawned talk that the 60/40 rule is dead.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In an era shaped by social media, widening inequality, and constant exposure to other people’s relationships, wealth, and success, jealousy has become one of the defining but least honestly discussed emotions of adulthood.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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By employing his knowledge of advanced technology to achieve his goal of crafting a spaceship to transport life-giving water back to his dry planet, Newton creates enormous wealth for his insane aqua-ark idea.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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The measure would have lowered the standard for coverage to a preponderance of evidence that the firefighter became sick due to their work rather than the higher standard of clear and convincing evidence.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Rather, the preponderance of limited evidence suggests those traces of pollen grains in honey might more often act as antigens, triggering an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals or even the development of new allergies.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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There are stunning coves in abundance on this lush stretch of Peloponnesian coastline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Out of an abundance of caution, Haunted Mansion cast members gave verbal instructions and were deployed to assist guests during the evacuation procedure, according to Disneyland officials.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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The quake caused multiple buildings to fall, including a Jollibee restaurant, which was seen collapsing into a heap of rubble, according to a video shared by the BBC.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Images of the scene showed a massive heap of railcars with billowing smoke.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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