major

adjective

ˈmā-jər How to pronounce major (audio)
Definition of majornext
1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie

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2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect a major change in how science is taught in our high schools

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Recent Examples of major The effort comes as the island faces chronic outages and water shortages, while federal officials have canceled major solar programs intended to help low-income residents. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The company credits him with helping guide major acquisitions that transformed Comcast from a small regional cable operator into an industry leader. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 At 76 years old, Wilson is looking to the future and optimistic that Carrie Brownstein’s Heart biopic will begin to see major progress. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 Don’t wait to grab the sweaters that steal your heart; these major markdowns won’t last for much longer. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major
Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
  1. significant
  2. important
  3. considerable
  4. historic
  5. sizable
  6. big
  7. substantial
Adjective
  • However, developing electrolytes that can transport fluoride ions efficiently at room temperature has remained a significant challenge.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But there are good reasons to think the shift can still prove significant for global climate action.
    — Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of significant
Adjective
  • In a world in which answers are increasingly easy to generate, the more important skill is knowing what to ask.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The radar systems are expected to provide an important detection and tracking layer within the broader US counter-UAS architecture.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of important
Adjective
  • Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • But the idea carries new weight with the GOP moving to blame the Iran war for its historic loss Tuesday night.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Many of the historic elements, like the original doors and staircase railings, remain and add to the charm of the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • The sizeable tiled floor bathrooms with gorgeous stone sinks are also something to write home about.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The primary suite boasts yet another fireplace, a wet bar, a bathroom, two spacious dressing rooms, and walls that slide open to a sizable balcony.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Yet for the actors who brought them to life, some of their most memorable roles didn’t come with a big paycheck.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Schumer is poised to become majority leader just two years after Democrats lost the Senate, with a bigger majority than his party has commanded in more than a decade.
    — Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of substantial

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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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