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Recent Examples of plurality
The same plurality animates the city’s culinary life.
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Mina Al-Oraibi, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
As a result, the parliament proceeded to a second round, where the winner is determined by a simple plurality of votes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The plurality of student and parent respondents in this year’s Princeton Review survey, 35%, cited impending debt levels as the biggest concern about the college application process.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump had a very durable, solid minority that turned into a plurality in 2016, even though most people who went to the polls in the Republican presidential primary didn’t vote for him.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
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Mina Al-Oraibi, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
As a result, the parliament proceeded to a second round, where the winner is determined by a simple plurality of votes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The plurality of student and parent respondents in this year’s Princeton Review survey, 35%, cited impending debt levels as the biggest concern about the college application process.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump had a very durable, solid minority that turned into a plurality in 2016, even though most people who went to the polls in the Republican presidential primary didn’t vote for him.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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After last week's redistricting push by Tennessee Republicans, the thoroughfare now serves as a boundary line that fractures the majority-Black city's residents into three congressional seats that are likely to be held by Republicans.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The majority Democrats passed bills intended to curb the federal government’s impacts on the state.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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White audiences also flocked uptown to a profusion of night clubs, mostly Mob-run during Prohibition, some (like the Cotton Club and Connie’s Inn) featuring Black performers but not welcoming most Black audiences.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Italian brand is known for its ironic approach to the fashion industry that is rich in pop references, expressed via irreverent campaigns and a profusion of collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.—
Dan Cavanaugh,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As with all screenlife movies, though, LifeHack eventually wears thin with its preponderance of very specific style over substance.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Directed by Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen, Jim Queen is a crass, profane, giddily stupid romp through a heap of stereotypes about gay life in Paris.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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