Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plurality
In an Economist/YouGov poll, a 46-percent plurality of respondents supported shuttering the agency, including 47 percent of independents and 14 percent of Republicans.
—
Amie Parnes, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2026
American soft power depends on plurality, not monopolies.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
While a plurality of Californians remain undecided about whom to vote for in the 2026 race, Swalwell is leading the pack of Democratic contenders with 12% support, according to a recent Emerson College poll.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But for a plurality of Indiana senators, this ask was a bridge too far.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plurality
Amie Parnes, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2026
American soft power depends on plurality, not monopolies.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
While a plurality of Californians remain undecided about whom to vote for in the 2026 race, Swalwell is leading the pack of Democratic contenders with 12% support, according to a recent Emerson College poll.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But for a plurality of Indiana senators, this ask was a bridge too far.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plurality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
-
Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Steyer has loads of his own money to spend on TV ads.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
And that retirement is becoming increasingly expensive, with the majority of tax dollars collected sent straight to Americans 65 and older.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The House voted 48-42 on a motion to concur with the Senate's amendments on House Bill 1368, meaning the motion failed due to a lack of constitutional majority.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
She was put off by changes in the industry such as the profusion of video-only auditions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
-
The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
And nothing demonstrates this change quite as well as the preponderance of supplements on the market designed to help your hair look thicker, shinier, and in some cases, less gray.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
-
The custom has led to a preponderance of Friday fish fries in the Midwest, where families and communities enjoy the bounty of the Great Lakes.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Standout details included the cloud-like robes, abundance of towels, and—one of my personal favorites—a travel-sized bottle of Crest mouthwash.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
-
But thrift stores often have an abundance of candlesticks on their shelves, and the prices are usually rock bottom.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
-
The arrest of Andrew, who turned 66 on Thursday, heaps further embarrassment on Britain’s royal family following years of lurid allegations about his ties with Epstein that the former prince has consistently denied.—
Lucy White,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
