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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
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a particularly influential politician got the team a new ballpark
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Recent Examples of influential
Jane's textured shag in Klute helped define the look of the 1970s—and accompanied the breakthrough performance that earned her first Academy Award and solidified her place as one of Hollywood's most influential actresses.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
By partnering with athletes and influential public figures who have earned the trust and attention of these audiences, brands can move beyond traditional sponsorship to become part of the broader cultural conversation.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Sonko — now the influential speaker of parliament — has softened his anti-restructuring stance.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
By partnering with athletes and influential public figures who have earned the trust and attention of these audiences, brands can move beyond traditional sponsorship to become part of the broader cultural conversation.
—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Sonko — now the influential speaker of parliament — has softened his anti-restructuring stance.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for influential
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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They can be resolved through the application of authoritative expertise and through the organization’s current structures, procedures, and ways of doing things.
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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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The dynamic Sun in your 3rd House of Communication quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, creating tension between daily tasks and authority.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami.
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Without registering a goal or an assist, Pedri has been the best passer in a Spain midfield unit that has looked secure and dominant with the ball, albeit against two far less talented opponents.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influential. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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