How to Use instrumental in a Sentence

instrumental

adjective

• They played instrumental music at the wedding.
• The defense was instrumental in the next score as well.
  — Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022
• As many of you know, Rob has been instrumental in Roku’s growth.
  — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Jan. 2023
• Earl was instrumental in the design of GM’s first LaSalle in 1927.
  — David Krumboltz, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
• 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
• The queen was instrumental in the monarchy’s reinvention; the world has changed and the monarch has adapted.
  — Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022
• The clip is set to an instrumental song from the Jurassic Park soundtrack.
  — Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
• Heather and Keleigh have been instrumental in leading the agency to new heights.
  — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2022
• Mobley, the No. 3 pick in the draft who was instrumental in Saturday’s win over the Celtics, had his worst game yet.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2021
• 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
• How has the Black Opry been instrumental in your career?
  — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
• Both are part of their son’s coaching team and have been instrumental in his success to date.
  — George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
• Solomon and Cordelia Johnson were instrumental in the formation of the church.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2022
• That answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
• The 24-year-old Garcia was instrumental in the Astros' run to the World Series this season.
  — David Brandt, ajc, 15 Nov. 2021
• Your answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
  — Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
• Your answer will be instrumental in picking out the best pair for you.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
• Wolveck was instrumental in helping Ralph start his CPA firm and run it.
  — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
• 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
• Those are the two people who were instrumental in my first solo light.
  — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2022
• Two decades later, Hasler has also been instrumental in getting the Hügu Himu loops off the ground.
  — Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
• 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
• 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
• Their feedback was instrumental in the balancing of the game.
  — Yec, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
• On balance, the group had been instrumental in that regard.
  — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2023
• 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
• 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
• Nathan Fielder was instrumental in bringing you to HBO, is that right?
  — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
• In fact, as Cohen Gilliland shows, favorable public opinion was instrumental in persuading many adults who had doubts about their origins to take the test.
  — Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
• Both Lugo and Wacha were instrumental in creating in-game huddles for the starting pitchers last season.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025