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as in resultant
coming as a result
his high-fat diet and the consequential weight gain
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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
Amid political drama, a quieter but more consequential move is underway: Donald Trump wants to repeal the EPA’s Endangerment Finding — the legal cornerstone of federal climate action.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
From jobseekers and entrepreneurs to homeowners and policymakers, nearly every consequential decision in modern America depends on the credibility and quality of the numbers these agencies produce.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The mayor’s latest characterization of his team’s behind-the-scenes efforts to influence the consequential bill reflected the freshman mayor’s often-shaky Springfield strategy thus far — one that some lawmakers have said is ineffective.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
America is accustomed to seeing her in a robe behind the bench for small-claims and less consequential disputes between neighbors, lovers, friends and foes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
From jobseekers and entrepreneurs to homeowners and policymakers, nearly every consequential decision in modern America depends on the credibility and quality of the numbers these agencies produce.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The mayor’s latest characterization of his team’s behind-the-scenes efforts to influence the consequential bill reflected the freshman mayor’s often-shaky Springfield strategy thus far — one that some lawmakers have said is ineffective.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
America is accustomed to seeing her in a robe behind the bench for small-claims and less consequential disputes between neighbors, lovers, friends and foes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
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The resultant book and lyrics shine a hilarious spotlight on the dubious premise Pokémon presents: encouraging the player to capture wild animals and force them into combat.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect flooding headwaters to crest and for conditions to gradually improve after noon (closer to 2pm for eastern areas of Mecklenburg County) with the resultant floodwave impacting downstream locations closer to the SC state line over the next 1-4 hours.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Fungi also play an important role in breaking down dead wood and leaves in forest ecosystems.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Bertha was right, George is being a jerk, and Larry needs to wipe that smug smile off his face.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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And no scripture condones the smug enjoyment of it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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In many housing markets there’s been a consequent decline in prices.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In this setup, hydrogen is injected into the combustion chamber as air is being compressed, along with a small quantity of pilot fuel such as biodiesel, which is used to initiate ignition and the consequent combustion of hydrogen with air.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, Putin does not appear to have yet changed his war calculus, and experts highlighted that there are some significant differences between Putin and his Soviet predecessor, Gorbachev, that make this upcoming talk vastly different.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Next time, put your phone away, watch, and be proud.—
Janine Clements,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is a proud program with a history of success, but Southern Miss has fallen on hard times, with four losing records in the last five seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Top cheap internet service providers in Louisville, KY Internet service in Louisville is competitive, with several major providers offering coverage across the city.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The first major exhibition for Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan), designer of the Expo 2025 Grand Ring, presents a comprehensive overview in eight sections with a genuinely immersive and interactive experience.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most radical overhaul of the tax code in our state’s history would require voter approval in November 2026, and that starts by portraying local governments as cartoonishly arrogant, bloated and unaccountable.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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