make all the difference
idiom
: to be very important : to matter most or very much
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
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As poet Robert Frost famously told us, that could make all the difference.
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Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
In short, using the right pan for cheesecake can make all the difference in producing the ideal texture and easily removing your dessert.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Even when temperatures drop, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics make all the difference for a restful night’s sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Those little details make all the difference when tailoring clothes to look effortless.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
In short, using the right pan for cheesecake can make all the difference in producing the ideal texture and easily removing your dessert.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Even when temperatures drop, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics make all the difference for a restful night’s sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Those little details make all the difference when tailoring clothes to look effortless.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make all the difference
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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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