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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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Haunting and influential, Black Christmas is all the more terrifying due to the plausibility of the fears expressed.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
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Adjective
Hadia Temli, one of Morocco’s most influential creators and gallerists, will lead you through the studios and workshops of the city’s rising artists, offering a window into Marrakech’s creative present.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Haunting and influential, Black Christmas is all the more terrifying due to the plausibility of the fears expressed.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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