1
as in bulk
the largest part or quantity of something
a vast majority of the town's residents support the proposed tax reduction
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2
as in adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed
she will inherit a fortune upon her majority
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the majority opinion among the tour group members was that they should cancel the rest of the trip
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Recent Examples of majority
Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Aside from the super-majority of conservatives, the legal and environmental landscapes have changed dramatically in the last 20 years.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
In early 2023, 30 out of 60 black lawmakers, most of whom are Democrats, represented non-majority minority districts or states — a notable contrast from decades prior.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The majority of this band has been on the road together on and off and on again for over thirteen years.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Aside from the super-majority of conservatives, the legal and environmental landscapes have changed dramatically in the last 20 years.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
After enacting three annual spending bills late last year, the House this month has advanced five more of the 12 annual funding bills with super-majority votes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
In early 2023, 30 out of 60 black lawmakers, most of whom are Democrats, represented non-majority minority districts or states — a notable contrast from decades prior.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Messages like this go out in bulk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Any parenting expert will tell you that temporary uncertainty or disappointment can healthily prepare a child for adulthood.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though framed as a request for information, Levine’s letter signals that Florida’s campaign against accrediting bodies — once focused on general university oversight — is expanding into medicine, one of the most tightly regulated sectors of higher education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The second would be how friendly people are along King Drive in general.—
Kynala Phillips,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 1979 revolution did not leave any space for persuasion, plurality, and mutual recognition.—
Ramin Jahanbegloo,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the northern United States, enjoying the starry winter sky requires protection against the prevailing low temperatures.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.—
Mura Dominko,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, a five-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and completed a public full-transition flight at its low-altitude test center.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, democratic socialist Rae Huang is running against the mayor from her political left on public safety, housing and other issues, appearing at one point with podcaster Hasan Piker.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Takaichi is hugely popular, but the governing LDP, which has ruled Japan for most of the last seven decades, has struggled with funding and religious scandals in recent years.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Virgin Mary is a popular site of Christian pilgrimage on the slopes of Mount Koressos, about three miles from the archaeological site.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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