for the most part

Idioms  

1. In general, usually. For example, For the most part she is very good-humored, or The committee members agree for the most part. [Late 1300s] Also see the synonyms by and large; on the whole.

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Example Sentences

And, for the most part, it’s also a pretty human-powered sector.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

These geeks – a term I use lovingly, for the most part – protected the notion of canon as fiercely as their lunchbox collections.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“There definitely is a winner and a loser — which holds some weight — but for the most part, fans are there because it’s a really good show.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In other words, it’s the type of oil the U.S., for the most part, doesn’t need.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

I think that, for the most part, this is true.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Related Words

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