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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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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
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Iraq helped Senegal cause by receiving a red card in the 13th minute, which meant Senegal played the majority of the game with a man advantage.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Until 2021, three of the four precincts, 1, 2, and 4, were majority white precincts.
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Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Royals used the majority of their bullpen in the onslaught.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Iraq helped Senegal cause by receiving a red card in the 13th minute, which meant Senegal played the majority of the game with a man advantage.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Adjective
Twenty years later, 82% voted to require a super-majority or four-fifths vote of county commissioners to remove lands from the boundary, change zoning, or sell off county lands within the boundary.
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Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Until 2021, three of the four precincts, 1, 2, and 4, were majority white precincts.
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Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majority
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
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Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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Steyer, the more progressive Democrat, captured the plurality of votes in several parts of San Diego city.
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Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters.
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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Unitree has emerged as the world’s largest humanoid robot maker and is preparing for a public listing in Shanghai later this year.
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In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports.
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Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
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“Majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majority. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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