plurality

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Recent Examples of plurality Meanwhile, a poll of American adults taken in early June by the Washington Post and Ipsos found a plurality of adults, 42%, opposing the bill, and 23% supportive of it. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 June 2025 The poll — which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points — also found that a plurality of Americans, 49%, think Trump has made the world less peaceful. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025 Another recent survey found that a plurality of Floridians is not happy with the Trump administration. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Further, a plurality of respondents, 44%, said the president’s decision will /make the U.S. less safe over the long run. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for plurality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
  • The vast majority of top creators discussing politics are men.
    Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • But Lehane said the vast majority of the 500 million people using the service are using it for free.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • From the amuse-bouche to the appetizers, and from the moment the waitstaff lifts the silver domes from the entrées in unison, every dish offers a profusion of delightful flavors presented with artistry and flair.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, 'Millenium' allium, 'Cinderella' milkweed, and clary sage. 2.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 July 2025
  • Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Digital is also a different story; The Tonight Show has 32.7M subscribers on YouTube, Kimmel has 20.7M and The Late Show 9.96M, important metrics given the preponderance of viewers watching these shows the next day via clips.
    Peter White, Deadline, 18 July 2025
  • The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.
    Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!
    Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • On Instagram, Hathaway teased a look at the 2025 Andy Sachs, dressed the part of a digital media mogul in a pinstripe waistcoat and trousers from Jean Paul Gaultier, black boots, and a heap of necklaces.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 July 2025
  • Fauja lay in a heap on the busy highway for several minutes until Balbir Singh, a friend of his son's who was passing by, noticed him.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2025

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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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