Synonyms of major

major

adjective

ˈmā-jər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• significant
• considerable
• sizable
• substantial
• huge
• good
• tremendous
• big
• substantive
• great
• massive
• respectable
• handsome
• healthy
• goodly
• biggish
• largish
• tidy
• enormous
• colossal
• gigantic
• hefty
• monumental
• voluminous
• immense
• bulky
• astronomical
• mammoth
• oversize
• prodigious
• titanic
• monstrous
• outsize
• whopping
• herculean
• hulking
• jumbo
• elephantine
• bumper
• king-size

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insignificant
• nominal
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• inconsequential
• trivial
• unimportant
• marginal
• petty
• insubstantial
• trifling
• small
• slight
• puny
• minute
• paltry
• tiny
• meager
• little
• piddling
• measly
• picayune
• miniature
• smallish
• diminutive
• pocket
• undersized
• picayunish
• bitty
• pygmy
• pocket-size
• pint-size

2

as in important

having great meaning or lasting effect

a major change in how science is taught in our high schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• significant
• important
• historic
• big
• substantial
• monumental
• tectonic
• much
• momentous
• meaningful
• exceptional
• pivotal
• distinguished
• consequential
• eventful
• notable
• remarkable
• noteworthy
• prominent
• strategic
• serious
• earthshaking
• outstanding
• earth-shattering
• decisive
• material
• weighty
• seminal
• great
• crucial
• distinctive
• worthy
• fatal
• valuable
• key
• impressive
• fateful
• worthwhile
• famous
• critical
• prestigious
• central
• eminent
• essential
• illustrious
• earnest
• sincere
• notorious
• grave
• all-important
• renowned
• vital
• heavy
• noble
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minor
• small
• little
• trivial
• slight
• insignificant
• unimportant
• negligible
• inconsiderable
• inconsequential
• trifling
• petty
• worthless
• paltry
• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• nameless
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of major

Still, few major vehicle segments are showing that kind of growth this year. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The execution by firing squad of former US Army major Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed for the public to watch, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026

However, on Friday afternoon, the hurricane center said the storm might maintain major hurricane status through landfall. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

How many other Nebraska towns depend heavily on one major employer? — Jesse E. Stanley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing major

• major league
• major leaguer