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

Over the course of Fincher’s deal, Hollywood has come to appreciate the cultural currency that a major theatrical rollout can offer. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

To the contrary, many of the very media figures who pushed for war went on to prestigious roles in academia, think tanks, and major media outlets. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Other major credits include Pushing Daisies, Big Fish (both the film and Broadway show), Ex-Husbands, Blink Twice, The Great Lillian Hall, Rustin and Broadway at the White House for first lady Michelle Obama. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The project drew interest from more that 40 producers including major production companies with studio deals, independent financiers, and genre labels that would have been making their first foray into rom-com. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing major

• major league
• major leaguer