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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for the most part

The rest accumulated slowly and, for the most part, logically: lemon zest for brightness, bacon for savory crunch, avocado for cool richness.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

Yes, some newcomers might drop by who weren’t aware of practices, but for the most part, Monday is about continuing preparation for a season that begins Aug. 20-22.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

It is too soon to tell in which camp Vrancken will fall, but for the most part, Hearts fans remain cautiously optimistic.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Rising energy and fertilizer prices, for the most part, have not yet been factored into such crops because most were in the ground by the time the cost increases picked up.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

A few dogs gave chase to the truck and in front of one house two small girls played, but for the most part the village was quiet—the men were in the fields working.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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