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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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
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But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
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Adjective
Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
Shakira is a deeply influential artist in the United States and around the world.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
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 Jan. 2026.
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