Synonyms of influential

influential

adjective

ˌin-(ˌ)flü-ˈen(t)-shəl 

1

as in authoritative

having power over the minds or behavior of others

in light of the effect that they have had, religious leaders such as Jesus and Muḥammad must be regarded as among the most influential people ever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• authoritative
• important
• dominant
• forceful
• dominating
• predominant
• eminent
• cogent
• weighty
• controlling
• momentous
• supreme
• masterful
• sovereign
• regnant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weak
• helpless
• unable
• powerless
• incapable
• impotent

2

as in powerful

having great power or influence

a particularly influential politician got the team a new ballpark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• powerful
• significant
• important
• strong
• prominent
• potent
• senior
• mighty
• distinguished
• top
• famous
• outstanding
• celebrated
• great
• heavy
• notable
• dominant
• effective
• renowned
• capable
• prestigious
• puissant
• efficient
• illustrious
• high-level
• competent
• heavy-duty
• notorious
• able
• robust
• noteworthy
• eminent
• famed
• dynamic
• vigorous
• authoritarian
• autocratic
• energetic
• despotic
• dictatorial
• noble
• tyrannical
• forceful
• magisterial
• preeminent
• high-powered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificant
• unimportant
• little
• weak
• powerless
• helpless
• impotent
• feeble
• unknown
• obscure
• infirm
• flimsy
• frail
• anonymous
• ineffective
• nameless
• incompetent
• incapable
• unfit
• unskilled
• unqualified
• inept
• uncelebrated
• inexpert
• unskillful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influential

With rigorous reporting and more than 150 interviews with those working for the US’ most influential AI companies, technology journalist Roose covers Silicon Valley’s breakneck race to build artificial general intelligence. — Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Several of France’s influential unions joined Tuesday’s rallies, as crowds gathered in Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and other cities. — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

On Monday, Time hosted the inaugural Time100 Impact dinner, an extension of the magazine’s long-standing recognition of influential people across industries, to celebrate leaders in the art world. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

The two famously starred in the influential NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for six seasons from 1990 to 1996. — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026