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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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Through their performances, the 10 remaining couples will pay tribute to influential people in their lives.
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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
Still, Madrid’s governance model is integral to the club’s self-image, although few doubt that Perez has been the most influential in setting policy during his two spells as president (2000-2006 and since 2009).
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Through their performances, the 10 remaining couples will pay tribute to influential people in their lives.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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