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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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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
More than a foot of snow will blanket major cities from the Texas Panhandle through the Ohio Valley and into the Mid Atlantic and Northeast.
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Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
DirecTV and many other major operators already offer Spanish-language bundles.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Champ & Pepper, a marketing agency known for handling global campaigns for major studio releases, is making its first major push into original film production with the project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
War-risk insurance premiums were a major concern of the carriers as well, with the rates escalating through the crisis amid the attacks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
DirecTV and many other major operators already offer Spanish-language bundles.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Champ & Pepper, a marketing agency known for handling global campaigns for major studio releases, is making its first major push into original film production with the project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
War-risk insurance premiums were a major concern of the carriers as well, with the rates escalating through the crisis amid the attacks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The burial ground dates back to a significant time in English history, when regional kingdoms started to form and consolidate power.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Metinvest considers human capital as important as advanced technologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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When privacy is important, there’s a physical rotating lens cover that can offer an extra layer of security between meetings or streaming sessions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (foot) is the only considerable contributor inactive with injury.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The deep freeze that changed Texas The February 2021 winter storm brought a historic arctic outbreak across Texas, with multiple rounds of snow and days of sustained subfreezing temperatures.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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McKee attended Catholic high school in Zanesville, a historic Ohio city about 55 miles east of the capital, according to the Diocese of Columbus.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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This compact yet sizable belt bag has a simple silhouette that looks very similar to the one Diaz just wore.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Highly revered for its outdoorsy facilities, the low-slung La Reserve Hotel and Spa Geneva occupies a sizable, green patch alongside its namesake lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bulletin board member Steve Fetter stated that the rise of ‘unregulated AI tools’ poses a big threat to human survival in the present times.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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More than 8,000 volunteers are with the program so far, but leaders have a goal of growing Phambassadors to at least 10,000 people before the year's biggest events.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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The combined battery weight is substantial, tipping the scales at approximately 640 lb and 666 lb, respectively, reflecting the system’s focus on long-range capability and durability for a full-size MPV platform.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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