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
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
That same month, the council majority also considered a proposal to privatize the library.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, the number of I’m Still Here tickets sold represents less than 3 percent of the Brazilian population, and while many setting the agenda have seen and been influenced by it, the vast majority of ordinary Brazilians have simply not watched the film.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The vast majority are believed to have been on Epstein's island for legitimate business, social or political reasons.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The majority of the thefts have targeted trains operated by BNSF.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
That same month, the council majority also considered a proposal to privatize the library.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, the number of I’m Still Here tickets sold represents less than 3 percent of the Brazilian population, and while many setting the agenda have seen and been influenced by it, the vast majority of ordinary Brazilians have simply not watched the film.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The vast majority are believed to have been on Epstein's island for legitimate business, social or political reasons.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
Noun
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Purchasing some of the many consumer goods imported from China—from toys to machinery parts—is probably one of the few areas customers can buy in bulk to avoid the potentially long-term consequences of these tariffs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not quite as much as Victoria Secret’s push-up, but a close second with less bulk to the actual bra.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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During his availability last week, Jets general manager Darren Mougey did nothing to dispel any of those rumors.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Among independents, a plurality, 42%, sympathize with Israelis, which is down from 44% in 2024.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Most categories, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, are determined by a plurality vote, meaning the nominee with the highest number of votes wins.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Treating STIs also improves your overall health and can help stop the spread of STIs to your partner.8 A Quick Review Vaginal ulcers are small sores or bumps on your vaginal or vulvar area.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even with recent gains, Black Americans are still outnumbered 12 to 1 by white people in executive roles – a gap seven times wider than found in the overall workforce at those companies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The next four largest egg producers are privately held, so their financial data are not public.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Private fears become public and Gaines sharply renders the stress of Clay’s twoness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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For now, the popular set and plenty of other bundles are up to 30% off.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Later that year, Ferguson lost a unanimous decision to Charles Oliveira.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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His career-high in a season was seven, in his 2015-16 unanimous MVP campaign.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how Stein went from making muffin mixes in her New York apartment’s kitchen to building one of the country’s predominant granola brands.—
Ryan Johnston,Zachary Green,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The predominant tone in the conspiracy films of the 1970s is futility.—
Chris Vognar,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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