1
as in resultant
coming as a result
his high-fat diet and the consequential weight gain
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2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
the American Civil War is often regarded as the nation's most consequential event since its founding
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
for such a consequential businessman, he's head of a rather small company
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Recent Examples of consequential
Disney has been fortunate to have her expertise and wisdom during the most consequential moments over the past four years.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
That makes June potentially less consequential for the battle between Abraham and Foster, and could give Abraham until November to build enough support to unseat the incumbent.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The ability to create exceptional products remains foundational, but ensuring those products reach and resonate with global audiences has become equally consequential.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Saturday will be consequential and historic.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
That makes June potentially less consequential for the battle between Abraham and Foster, and could give Abraham until November to build enough support to unseat the incumbent.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The ability to create exceptional products remains foundational, but ensuring those products reach and resonate with global audiences has become equally consequential.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Saturday will be consequential and historic.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
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The gold-tone chain, pebbled finish, and stunning burgundy colorway will complement any outfit, while also keeping important belongings safe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The battle pitted Ellison against Netflix, the industry’s biggest and most important player.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Woods kept everyone guessing — a favorite hobby of his — with one word and a smug grin last week at Riviera when he was asked if playing in the Masters was off the table.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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My encouragement of resistance to the draft resulted in my being indicted by the assistant U.S. attorney in my hometown of Pensacola, and my consequent decision to immigrate to Canada.—
Philip Mullins,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Reversing these toxic incentives would go a long way to reducing the overmedicalization and consequent overprescription with which MAHA is concerned.—
Dr. James S. Gordon,
Time,
18 Dec. 2025
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Five hundred or so San Diego city employees were assigned to work in offices at 1010 Broadway when the landlord began significant renovations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Iowa State transfer Jontez Williams slots in as a cornerback starter, while freshman Rock Hill and other young prospects compete for significant playing time.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump then reissued congratulations and reiterated how proud the team should be of themselves about the victory.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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The vibe was loud and proud, and rightfully so.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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While industry prizes are known for offering emerging labels a path to scale, Gassanoff’s mission is not to grow the next major luxury house, with hundreds of stores.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The exchange was the first major sign of progress in attempts by the United States and Jordan to broker a political settlement between the two sides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Maekar refuses, earning a cutting rebuttal from Dunk about the royal upbringing that turned Daeron (Henry Ashton) into a drunken coward and Aerion into an arrogant and cruel madman.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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And ironically, the most arrogant ones are the worst ones.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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