Examples of influential in a Sentence
Adjective
His theories have become more influential in recent years.
My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
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Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of the four movies will tell the story of one of history’s most influential bands from a distinct perspective.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
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Adjective
While influential for federal policy, the guidelines can't, on their own, radically reshape the broader food landscape, which is driven by social and economic factors.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of the four movies will tell the story of one of history’s most influential bands from a distinct perspective.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
On the right, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist influential in MAGA circles, captured the mood from the base.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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