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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
Spanish tapas bars dominate major cities on every continent, serving shareable, bite-sized morsels of traditional and creative cuisine.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on shipping routes in the Red Sea have slashed Suez Canal revenues, which is a major source for foreign currency.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Two major unions, the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers, and a consumer law group, Public Citizen, are suing the federal government to stop that rule from taking effect next month.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Netflix merger raises fewer concerns because Netflix does not own a major theatrical studio, and competition in streaming and TV viewing will remain strong even if Netflix and HBO Max share common ownership.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on shipping routes in the Red Sea have slashed Suez Canal revenues, which is a major source for foreign currency.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Two major unions, the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers, and a consumer law group, Public Citizen, are suing the federal government to stop that rule from taking effect next month.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Netflix merger raises fewer concerns because Netflix does not own a major theatrical studio, and competition in streaming and TV viewing will remain strong even if Netflix and HBO Max share common ownership.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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Five hundred or so San Diego city employees were assigned to work in offices at 1010 Broadway when the landlord began significant renovations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Iowa State transfer Jontez Williams slots in as a cornerback starter, while freshman Rock Hill and other young prospects compete for significant playing time.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The gold-tone chain, pebbled finish, and stunning burgundy colorway will complement any outfit, while also keeping important belongings safe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The battle pitted Ellison against Netflix, the industry’s biggest and most important player.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But taxing the rich, even those with considerable wealth, in the past has proved both attractive, at least at the outset, and complicated, at least politically.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, the suspension of training and the closure of airspace are causing considerable stress and concern.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ward is among those who worry the project will accelerate changes in the historic Black neighborhood.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City has a historic conference champion in college basketball.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2026
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This contains a breakfast bar seating area, quartz countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, shelving, and generous cabinetry, including a sizable pantry.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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The award is made possible by donations, including a sizable donation from Arvada resident Adam Stevinson.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hill said organizers explored the possibility of holding the event in La Jolla Shores but determined that Kellogg Park isn’t big enough for it.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The big adjustment the Wolverines made was making La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck work a little harder.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Building a functional intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the US would require overcoming substantial technical hurdles, such as producing a nuclear warhead and successfully miniaturizing it, Eliana Johns, a Federation of American Scientists senior research associate, said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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However, the council did not make substantial funding changes to support the Vision Zero program, and the average number of annual traffic deaths in the city has risen since the officials made the commitment to end such deaths.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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