1. the largest number of votes received by a candidate in an election, but not necessarily a majority
Usage: political context
2. the state of being plural or multiple; a large number or variety
Usage: formal

Examples

• The candidate won with a plurality of 35% of the vote.
• In a three-way race, pluralities often determine the winner.
• The election results showed several pluralities across different districts.
• The city celebrates the plurality of cultures in its neighborhoods.
• Modern society embraces pluralities of thought and belief.
• The committee recognized the plurality of opinions on the issue.