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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
In July, 1993, Secretary of Defense Les Aspin and his deputy, William Perry, gathered the C.E.O.s of major defense contractors for dinner at the Pentagon.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The nearest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about 86 miles, or a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
—Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Horn, when healthy, is a top-10 cornerback, and his length and size are major assets in Evero’s zone-heavy coverage scheme.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
With The Hartford being one of Main Street America’s major sponsors, the local organization could eligible for additional funding in the future, Fukala said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The nearest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about 86 miles, or a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
—Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Horn, when healthy, is a top-10 cornerback, and his length and size are major assets in Evero’s zone-heavy coverage scheme.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
With The Hartford being one of Main Street America’s major sponsors, the local organization could eligible for additional funding in the future, Fukala said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Other regional universities — Illinois (UIUC), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State and Purdue — also do important fusion research.—
Kathleen Gallagher,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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My jaw was on the floor of such a considerable cosign.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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When pushed to Wild Life Extreme, the Dell 16 Plus maintained a considerable lead over the Lenovo Yoga 7.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
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July 13, 1980: As part of a historic heat wave, temperatures reached 108 at Little Rock while Beedeville (Jackson County) topped out at a scorching 112. July 14, 1954: Forest fires burned thousands of acres of timberland as the result of an extended heat wave combined with low humidity and no rain.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Jota’s squad number, 20, matched the club’s historic number of titles which was secured in 2024-25, equaling the English club record of Manchester United.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 prohibits state or federal governments from placing substantial burdens on a person's religious exercise except under certain conditions.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Yet, unlike other federal agencies that received substantial boosts in budget and staffing, the Secret Service's resources grew only modestly.—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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For their spring 2025 collections, high-end houses (like Chloé and Tory Burch) and high-street brands (like Sam Edelman and Steve Madden) got in on the fun, too, cementing PVC as one of summer’s biggest sandal trends.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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