Synonyms of major

major

adjective

ˈmā-jər 

1

as in significant

sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention

with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• significant
• considerable
• substantial
• sizable
• huge
• good
• big
• tremendous
• sizeable
• substantive
• great
• massive
• respectable
• handsome
• healthy
• goodly
• biggish
• largish
• tidy
• enormous
• colossal
• gigantic
• hefty
• outsized
• monumental
• voluminous
• oversized
• immense
• bulky
• outsize
• astronomical
• mammoth
• oversize
• prodigious
• titanic
• monstrous
• whopping
• herculean
• astronomic
• hulking
• jumbo
• bumper
• elephantine
• king-sized
• king-size

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificant
• nominal
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• inconsequential
• trivial
• unimportant
• marginal
• insubstantial
• petty
• trifling
• small
• slight
• puny
• minute
• paltry
• piddling
• tiny
• meager
• little
• picayune
• meagre
• measly
• miniature
• smallish
• diminutive
• undersized
• picayunish
• pocket
• undersize
• bitty
• pygmy
• pocket-size
• pocket-sized
• pint-sized
• pint-size

2

as in important

having great meaning or lasting effect

a major change in how science is taught in our high schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• significant
• important
• historic
• big
• substantial
• monumental
• tectonic
• much
• momentous
• meaningful
• exceptional
• pivotal
• distinguished
• consequential
• eventful
• notable
• remarkable
• noteworthy
• prominent
• strategic
• serious
• earthshaking
• outstanding
• earth-shattering
• decisive
• material
• weighty
• seminal
• great
• crucial
• distinctive
• worthy
• fatal
• valuable
• key
• impressive
• fateful
• worthwhile
• famous
• critical
• prestigious
• central
• eminent
• essential
• illustrious
• earnest
• sincere
• notorious
• grave
• all-important
• renowned
• vital
• heavy
• noble
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minor
• small
• little
• trivial
• slight
• insignificant
• unimportant
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• inconsequential
• trifling
• petty
• worthless
• paltry
• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• nameless
• uncelebrated

Examples of major in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Seoul location marks a major milestone for the brand as its entry into the Korean market. —Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024

Another example is Coface, a major global credit insurer, which has adopted a commercial exclusion policy, which shows its commitment to withdraw from sectors such as thermal coal. —Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

The first major winter storm of the season is moving through the Pacific Northwest on Thursday. —Max Golembo, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024

Regardless of its box office performance, the movie still hopes to be a major player in the Oscars race, particularly for Phoenix and Gaga’s performances. —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing major

• major league
• major leaguer