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

But in the modern era, Rodriguez stands alone as the most influential player Colombia has ever produced. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Kremlev would next take on a more influential role, elected in 2020 as president of the International Boxing Association (at the time known as AIBA). — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Finally — and this work was really making a big splash back in 2014 — there was the influential research by French economist Thomas Piketty and a slew of his co-authors, including Emmanuel Saez. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

In another, a local industry expert, influencer or distributor may be far more influential. — Guy Bar, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026