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
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Lottery players in Nebraska can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The vast majority are positive, noting the kindness and respect the business showed.
—Eric Adler
july 20, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.
—Melissa Quinn
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
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Noun
The debacle comes only months after Ishiba’s coalition also lost its majority in the lower house, suffering the LDP’s worst result in 15 years.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
Lottery players in Nebraska can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The vast majority are positive, noting the kindness and respect the business showed.
—Eric Adler
july 20, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.
—Melissa Quinn
july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Warehousing • Items are scanned in bulk at receiving and picking.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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With the rise of plastic injection molding in the 1940s and '50s, companies started mass-producing recorders and selling them in bulk to school districts for as little as $1 apiece.—
Abigail Covington,
NPR,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Ex-National Basketball Players Association deputy general counsel Hal Biagas said public engagement is an effective leverage point to a degree, but its success depends on how much people stay engaged with the CBA saga.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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Sports in general have been an area of brand exposure efforts, as Mackage has also dressed players from the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics during the playoffs.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Pew numbers show a Democratic plurality at 49 percent.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a plurality of those surveyed said the law’s changes to social safety net provisions, including Medicaid, were a reason to oppose it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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But overall crime, which includes nonviolent property crimes, is up 46% in Over-the-Rhine and Downtown, including a 12% uptick in violent crime, according to police statistics.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Depending upon a person’s age, fitness level and overall health, a healthy target can be lower or higher.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Bengals Training Camp See the Bengals players get ready for the season at one of their public practices.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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One of his top lieutenants spent $2,000 on a public safety retreat at the exclusive Headliners Club.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The game-changing mechanical digital watch, which debuted in white gold in 2019, has been reimagined in the popular (and pretty) gold alloy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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The result is Ghost Baby, a Roaring '20s-meets-Duran Duran '80s cocktail bar and live music venue that's turned into one of the most popular joints in town.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the couple sued and five years later won a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court affirming their right to review in a federal court.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Where in the past the predominant parties would at least pay lip service by either demanding higher taxes or lower spending, that appears to be out the window in DC these days.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Your predominant dosha—whether vata, pitta, or kapha—affects everything from your personality to your sleep tendencies.—
Anjana Rajbhandary,
Outside Online,
20 July 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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