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as in authoritative
having power over the minds or behavior of others
in light of the effect that they have had, religious leaders such as Jesus and Muḥammad must be regarded as among the most influential people ever
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a particularly influential politician got the team a new ballpark
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Recent Examples of influential
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, 31, while hosting an event in Orem, Utah, struck down the most influential voice in young conservatism and left his movement suddenly grappling with what comes next.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The manhunt for the person who killed Charlie Kirk, the influential founder of the right-wing youth activist group Turning Point USA, has entered its second day.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Wang, who started her own high-end bridal brand in 1990, is arguably one of the most influential bridal designers in the industry and is also known for her cutting-edge ready-to-wear designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
If Erika Kirk, who hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast, continues her late husband's work at Turning Point USA, the group is likely to remain an influential force in American politics, particularly among college students.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The manhunt for the person who killed Charlie Kirk, the influential founder of the right-wing youth activist group Turning Point USA, has entered its second day.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Wang, who started her own high-end bridal brand in 1990, is arguably one of the most influential bridal designers in the industry and is also known for her cutting-edge ready-to-wear designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
If Erika Kirk, who hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast, continues her late husband's work at Turning Point USA, the group is likely to remain an influential force in American politics, particularly among college students.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influential
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In June, more than 20 authoritative organizations, including the National Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, expressed serious concerns for the health impacts of overhauling the advisory committee.—
Jordan Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a time of noise and distraction, his quiet yet authoritative voice continues to show the way.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Why spend hundreds on new hardware when one of the cheapest, most powerful PC upgrades of the year costs less than a Cava bowl?—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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The plants captured more carbon without drawing more water, an important factor for real-world applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to Pliops, deploying Pliops XDP LightningAI in data centers offers significant cost savings.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the past year, tariffs, AI, and changing consumer sentiments have made once-dominant companies reshuffle their growth strategies.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then there is the Carnegie, which has become a dominant force in summer entertainment with its excellent summer series.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The audio-streaming platform has amassed a sizable free cash flow due to its strong revenue growth, a figure that has been boosted by the company's swelling active user base in recent financial quarters.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influential. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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