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
Now Kemp’s decision starts to look more consequential, though.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Trump considers the Saudi Arabia post to be a consequential one, and has been selective about it, sources said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 2 May 2025
However, he’s notably declined to stake a position on consequential Senate primary battles in states such as Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Kelly has managed and supported many of the most consequential and high-impact editorial efforts since joining TIME in 2012.
—Time Pr, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Trump considers the Saudi Arabia post to be a consequential one, and has been selective about it, sources said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 2 May 2025
However, he’s notably declined to stake a position on consequential Senate primary battles in states such as Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Kelly has managed and supported many of the most consequential and high-impact editorial efforts since joining TIME in 2012.
—Time Pr, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
Adjective
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Both Grimaldo and centre-back Jonathan Tah fluffed their duels in the build-up to Heidenheim’s second big chance of the game on 18 minutes, before they were forced to go long and turnover possession from the resultant goal kick, penned in by an adventurous pressing scheme.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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After this recent quarterly performance and the resultant increase in stock price, an important question arises: is DXCM stock worth buying at its current price, which is above $80?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The release is part of the USPS's longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America's history and heritage.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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To his critics, Jost’s smug humor felt noticeably anachronistic at a time when the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements were calling for a greater awareness of society’s deep inequalities, and for ostensibly liberal institutions to do better.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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The series has been characterized by smug antics in defeat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The barrier-breaking series revolutionized television and made significant contributions to representation on screen, with Ball's role as the lead seen as groundbreaking for the time.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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In the next round that year, Boston lost Game 6 at home to the Heat before knocking out Jimmy Butler and his proud team by capturing Game 7 in Miami.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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For example, when a man in his sixties talks about the same thing, he’s seen as calm and logical, but when a woman in her twenties talks about it, she’s seen as arrogant or trying to act mature.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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By losing some of its arrogant charm, Doom has also lost the means to back it up.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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