PLURALITY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

plurality

noun

Definition of plurality

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Recent Examples of plurality Going into November, an Associated Press analysis found that Wasserman Schultz is the only white Democrat positioned to represent any of the remaining districts with a Black majority or plurality. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Chatham House’s study found a plurality of Haitians, 49%, approved of the new force, an improvement over other surveys that had found limited confidence in its ability to succeed. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 One is conventional, covering plurality of views in news media, which here means CNN International and Channel 5 arriving under a single owner. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 This plurality of approaches reflects an open-minded, open-hearted ethos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plurality

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Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

In June, venture capital and private equity firm HSG completed its investment in Golden Goose, becoming its majority shareholder.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Even though the vast majority of prescriptions are written for generic drugs, drug spending is surging faster than any other category — and drugs have been eating more of the employer’s premium for multiple years now.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Here, those extra voices vastly outnumber the two main characters, leading to a profusion of confusing subplots that stray away from the main themes.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of profusion

Noun

The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Monica Heslington, head of the Goldman Sachs family office art and collectibles strategy practice, said the guide is designed for the bank’s private wealth clients.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

The preponderance of this growth has been driven by SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which now has approximately 11,000 satellites in orbit, with many thousands more on the way.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
Here’s a framework to do that The preponderance of studies shows autonomous AI beating unaided physicians at the five cognitive medical tasks.

— Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of preponderance

Noun

For families With an abundance of outdoor and cultural activities available here—in addition to several on-site eateries, horse stables, and a golf course—families have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Voters overall do not see an abundance of moderate sentiment in either party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

Scientists are just beginning to parse through the heap and pick out the most exciting breakthroughs in their own fields.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
The calls heap pressure on the coalition government to loosen its purse strings, threatening to undermine its reputation for fiscal discipline just as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present his three-year fiscal plan later this month.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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