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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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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
So here is something from way beyond the beltway, about one of Britain’s most influential broadcasters, who introduced generations to music from all around the world.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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
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Adjective
There are influential bands that spawn hundreds of soundalikes and then there are influential bands that spawn surprisingly few, not because their influence didn’t resonate but because their sound was so distinct, nobody quite knew how to emulate it.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
So here is something from way beyond the beltway, about one of Britain’s most influential broadcasters, who introduced generations to music from all around the world.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
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
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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