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as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
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Recent Examples of major
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Affected areas include major travel routes such as Highway 93 near Lost Trail Pass, Lolo Pass, MacDonald Pass and I-90 from Lookout Pass to Haugan, as well as regions near Glacier National Park, Butte and Seeley Lake.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season would feature 6-10 hurricanes, of which 3-5 would be major hurricanes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The Arizona Department of Public Safety's major incident team investigated the shooting and will send their findings to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Affected areas include major travel routes such as Highway 93 near Lost Trail Pass, Lolo Pass, MacDonald Pass and I-90 from Lookout Pass to Haugan, as well as regions near Glacier National Park, Butte and Seeley Lake.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season would feature 6-10 hurricanes, of which 3-5 would be major hurricanes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The Arizona Department of Public Safety's major incident team investigated the shooting and will send their findings to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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This wholly bespoke drivetrain required some significant changes to the vehicle beyond just cutting a hole in the chassis.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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With his unique falsetto, emotional delivery and irresistible backstory — retreating to a cabin in the woods following a pair of personal and professional breakups to record in solitude — Bon Iver earned significant industry respect and a devoted cult following.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Jays still face a considerable challenge in this Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation's capital and restore pre-existing statues.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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So said Matilde Ratti on a video call with WWD ahead of the celebrations that over the weekend marked the 80th anniversary of the historic Italian multibrand retailer bearing her surname.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Pauli’s theory of neutrinos were correct, then each of these sets of reactions, both fission and fusion, would emit neutrinos each with a substantial amount of energy (in the ~MeV, or mega-electron-volt, range) to them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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And few will qualify for the New Jersey family’s tutoring job, as the listing details some substantial requirements.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The formation of this new military service is the biggest signal yet that the United States is preparing to deter wars in space and, in the worst-case scenario, fight them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of Fortune Tech, a daily newsletter breaking down the biggest players and stories shaping the future.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hans is engaged to a fellow performer, but Cleopatra has her eyes on Hans’s sizable inheritance.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Indie Gaming Boom and Democratization of Development Over the past several years, there has been a sizable uptick in the quantity and quality of independent gaming ventures.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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