for the most part

phrase

: in general : on the whole

for the most part the crowd was orderly

Examples of for the most part in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baghdad and most other cities are now calm for the most part. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

These yachties aren’t as calloused as the erstwhile SURvers, so for the most part, the tour goes well. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Rocking a black top and matching shorts with feathery accessories, the video is kept simple for the most part, with Megan hanging in front of a classic blood-orange sedan, which boasts dynamic hydraulics. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

In fact, it was fought, for the most part, because of us and our land. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the most part

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart