make a difference
idiom
1
: to cause a change : to be important in some way
Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college.
Your help made a big difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me.
2
: to do something that is important : to do something that helps people or makes the world a better place
She says that she got into politics because she wanted to make a difference.
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Also, see if the backpack has a thick base, as this can make a difference in how well protected your gear is.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Individuals can make a difference in this area of the game.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The other students being honored, and the friends and family who gathered with them, were the people who hoped, along with Khalil, that their organizing would make a difference, would change their institution, would press for change, and would stop the bombs from falling on civilians in Gaza.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.
—Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Individuals can make a difference in this area of the game.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The other students being honored, and the friends and family who gathered with them, were the people who hoped, along with Khalil, that their organizing would make a difference, would change their institution, would press for change, and would stop the bombs from falling on civilians in Gaza.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.
—Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Make a difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20difference. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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