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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
The returning waves appear to have triggered movement along major tectonic plate boundaries around Japan, creating a broad seismic event that had gone unnoticed for years.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The evidence linking vitamin D supplements to major improvements in fatigue is less consistent compared with iron.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee covered a major state tax package, high school sports honors and a multimillion-dollar truce over rideshare ballot measures on June 18.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
That, in turn, can cause major concern among older borrowers about the potential loss of their retirement funds, leading them to wonder if filing for bankruptcy to get rid of their debt is the right move.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The evidence linking vitamin D supplements to major improvements in fatigue is less consistent compared with iron.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee covered a major state tax package, high school sports honors and a multimillion-dollar truce over rideshare ballot measures on June 18.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
That, in turn, can cause major concern among older borrowers about the potential loss of their retirement funds, leading them to wonder if filing for bankruptcy to get rid of their debt is the right move.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The system has a 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm, with significant impacts possible across the Deep South.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The Gulf of Masirah was also the most important ASWH habitat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Expect considerable tree damage.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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With its joyless austerity, the dish bears almost no resemblance to actual chicken paprikás, which is boisterous and dense and, crucially, should involve a considerable portion of hearty starches to sop it all up.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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And historic moments are what The Star and our journalists do.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The OneXPlayer 3 does feel a little larger than the other two (already sizable) devices, given its larger screen.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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An indigent defense commission in Michigan, which was formed by the legislature in 2013, has led to significant reforms and a substantial influx in state funding.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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For gardeners who have been slightly more lenient in their control efforts, this means that populations already present are now likely to become significantly more substantial, with a core breeding population already large to begin with.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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