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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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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The film will revisit one of the most intense and complex chapters in Spanish history and Pérez-Reverte, who is known for his experience as a war correspondent, is revered in Spain as being one of the most influential voices in contemporary Spanish literature and journalism.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
In 1938 the area was once again declared a Game Reserve, with British conservationist Norman Carr influential in its establishment.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The end of his term as boss of the nation’s influential central bank prompted my trusty spreadsheet to grade his tenure against four predecessors and the economies of roughly the past half-century.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The film will revisit one of the most intense and complex chapters in Spanish history and Pérez-Reverte, who is known for his experience as a war correspondent, is revered in Spain as being one of the most influential voices in contemporary Spanish literature and journalism.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Noun
Was working with Jack White influential to how Spaceflight developed?
Absolutely.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
In 1938 the area was once again declared a Game Reserve, with British conservationist Norman Carr influential in its establishment.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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