as in essential
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of instrumental
The airline worked with flight attendants to choose instrumental tracks that set the right tone when passengers are getting settled.
—
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
An statement from the OTR Film Festival said Stern-Enzi was instrumental in the festival's growth and in shaping its artistic direction.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Anton Lundell, who centered a third line that was instrumental in Florida’s Cup run last spring, has a chance to take on more.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Smith, the late preacher’s daughter, said her father — like Pendleton a Knoxville College graduate — was instrumental in recruiting Pendleton and other Black educators to teach in San Diego.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instrumental
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
An statement from the OTR Film Festival said Stern-Enzi was instrumental in the festival's growth and in shaping its artistic direction.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Anton Lundell, who centered a third line that was instrumental in Florida’s Cup run last spring, has a chance to take on more.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Smith, the late preacher’s daughter, said her father — like Pendleton a Knoxville College graduate — was instrumental in recruiting Pendleton and other Black educators to teach in San Diego.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instrumental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
Adjective
-
Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Cross-cultural exchanges were also essential to the project.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Previous government shutdowns have not resulted in mass layoffs, and previous presidents have not used the time to make fundamental changes to agencies.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Thriving in this new hybrid workforce, where human judgment is amplified by AI collaborators, requires a fundamental change in our mindsets, skillsets, and strategys.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The mayor's office said the quick timeline is necessary to meet state notification deadlines for the change to take effect.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Jackson picked the cold case right back up but had to dispatch colleagues to do the voluminous number of necessary interviews and to pursue any new tips.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
That year, the rest of the government was funded by mid-December — still two and a half months late — by a single piece of legislation containing the other 11 requisite bills.—
Lazaro Gamio,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Kraner is a suitably likeable presence and Estefan provides the requisite warmth as the grandmother.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Even the smallest cabin, Clunie, has a kitchen area with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge; it’s also outfitted with basic kitchen utensils and Wi-Fi.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
-
But Makovsky is concerned that a prolonged shutdown could cause disruptions as workers missing their paychecks must figure out how to pay for rent, groceries and other basic needs.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
For pet parents, their pet is an indispensable part of their family.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Russia, once the indispensable powerbroker in the region, could lose out.—
Michele Crestani,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Until recently, Academy, a public school that enrolls more than three hundred elementary-age students, had a single dishwashing machine that could handle one large sheet pan at a time.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
-
New buildings incoming After the approval of a $180 million bond initiative last year, KCKPS pledged to construct two new middle schools, consolidate two elementary campuses into one and add an addition to Sumner Academy within five years.—
Sofi Zeman
October 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share