How to Use instrumental in a Sentence
instrumental
adjective- They played instrumental music at the wedding.
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The defense was instrumental in the next score as well.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022
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As many of you know, Rob has been instrumental in Roku’s growth.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Jan. 2023
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The group also was instrumental in the naming of the sperm whale as the state animal in 1975.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2022
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The queen was instrumental in the monarchy’s reinvention; the world has changed and the monarch has adapted.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022
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The clip is set to an instrumental song from the Jurassic Park soundtrack.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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Playing instrumental music right now is so good for the soul in these wacky times just to escape to the melodies.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025
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How has the Black Opry been instrumental in your career?
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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Both are part of their son’s coaching team and have been instrumental in his success to date.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
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That answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
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Your answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
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Wolveck was instrumental in helping Ralph start his CPA firm and run it.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
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The stage is bare, and the oligarch, who played an instrumental role in Vladimir Putin’s rise to power, speaks to us from a liminal space.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
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Those are the two people who were instrumental in my first solo light.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2022
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Two decades later, Hasler has also been instrumental in getting the Hügu Himu loops off the ground.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
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New York Mayor Eric Adams was instrumental in getting the project, set to open in 2027, past the finish line.
—Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
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Simon said de León was instrumental in teaching him the ins and outs of the byzantine world of Cuban politics.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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Their feedback was instrumental in the balancing of the game.
—Yec, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
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On balance, the group had been instrumental in that regard.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2023
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An instrumental part of the job for any first-year coach, Napier’s shared his message to fans at events in Tampa and Jacksonville.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022
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He’s been very instrumental in being our guide through all these artists and working with these artists and whatnot.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2023
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Nathan Fielder was instrumental in bringing you to HBO, is that right?
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
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Those are the dreams come true, and that song really was instrumental in that happening for us.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 Mar. 2023
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In so many ways, Carmel has been instrumental in Dan Brunette’s personal life.
—Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022
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The singer went jazzy for her rendition of the track, with her backup band reduced to just a single pianist and cellist for the instrumental.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023
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The group was also instrumental in giving the neighborhood its moniker in 1978.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2023
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This advice has been instrumental in the success of Temlaphak Farms.
—Karthika Gupta, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
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Paige was also instrumental in helping Ree cope when Alex went off to college in 2015.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2022
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Our leaders were instrumental in working with local precincts to drive those dreadful numbers down and keep them down.
—Joel Mosbacher, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
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