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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Expect a lively mix of chef demos, book signings, brunch-style tastings, and conversation with some of the region’s most influential women.—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 What made this coronal hole so unusual was a subtle, but influential magnetic twist.—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 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
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