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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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the influential Culture, Media & Sport Committee submitted plans for a 25% tax relief for the print and advertising costs of indie movies.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
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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Adjective
The global release marks the beginning of the end for one of streaming’s most influential series, as fans prepare to say goodbye to Eleven, Hopper, and the rest of the Hawkins crew.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the influential Culture, Media & Sport Committee submitted plans for a 25% tax relief for the print and advertising costs of indie movies.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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