majority
noun
the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total (opposed to minority).
majorities
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pluralof majority.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Narrow majorities support both of these proposals, creating a quandary for wealth tax supporters: ensuring their proposal receives the support of a majority of voters while also tamping down support for the competing efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Archbridge Institute's own polling found that majorities across various demographic groups agree that the American Dream is alive and well.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Plus, the package cleared both the House and Senate with overwhelming, veto-proof majorities, so Congress could override the president.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
By 2024, vast majorities in both parties – 64% apiece – reported such negative opinions.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
He’d won significant majorities among blacks, whites, and Latinos; men and women; rich and poor; urban, suburban, and rural.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
