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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
Complementing the archival display was a major artistic reveal from legendary photographer George DuBose, whose lens helped define Biz Markie’s visual identity.
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Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Councilman Patrick Kelly expressed a similar sentiment, emphasizing that in the case of the assault rifles ban, the city knew there would be a tangible impact with the immediate ban and the city was ready to take on any litigation thanks to pro bono support from a major international law firm.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Most studies of turmeric supplements have not reported major side effects.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Of those, 4 to 7 would become hurricanes with 2 to 4 growing to major hurricanes.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Councilman Patrick Kelly expressed a similar sentiment, emphasizing that in the case of the assault rifles ban, the city knew there would be a tangible impact with the immediate ban and the city was ready to take on any litigation thanks to pro bono support from a major international law firm.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Most studies of turmeric supplements have not reported major side effects.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Of those, 4 to 7 would become hurricanes with 2 to 4 growing to major hurricanes.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the most important sighting of the mythical Stravinskian fowl might be the revival of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 1982 version, migrating back to New York for the first time in more than twenty years.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The stat line was never going to be the most important part of Jayson Tatum’s return to Madison Square Garden.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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And, in instances where the technology may find mutations for which there’s no clear treatment to offer, there is considerable debate about whether testing should even occur.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Before redistricting, that seat, the 49th Congressional District, had been the region’s most competitive, and with Desmond in the race, Republicans had vowed to direct considerable resources to beating Levin.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were questions, as late as Friday, whether the 26,700-seat stadium would be ready to host the historic occasion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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And with those words from Mission Control on April 2, the Artemis II astronauts were given the green light to fire up their engine, leave Earth orbit and head for their historic rendezvous with the moon.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there is still a sizeable camp that warn against trading this moment, saying saying equities have to consolidate a bit further before this chapter closes.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service long believed the 2,990-acre island was big enough to support 130 horses, but that has changed.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rochester, for example, spends about 250,000 pounds ($330,000) a year on music, a substantial outlay for a provincial cathedral but less than some.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Baird and Dunaway reported seeing more frequent cases of telogen effluvium in people who have lost substantial weight on GLP-1 medications.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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