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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 firm was also a major sponsor of Indonesia’s top soccer league from 2005 to 2011.
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her fantastic fourth album, Maitreya Corso, due on May 1, is a major step forward, a quirky, cozily organic, unceasingly melodic collection of Aimee Mann-worthy pop.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
But entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley is sounding the alarm on a major job-market shift.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from Paul’s arrest was a major storyline on season one of Mormon Wives.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her fantastic fourth album, Maitreya Corso, due on May 1, is a major step forward, a quirky, cozily organic, unceasingly melodic collection of Aimee Mann-worthy pop.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
But entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley is sounding the alarm on a major job-market shift.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The fallout from Paul’s arrest was a major storyline on season one of Mormon Wives.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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Robots learn faster The GAE model marks a significant step forward in motion intelligence for humanoid and service robots, enabling machines to learn physical tasks more naturally and efficiently.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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For many in South Florida, the possibility of compensation remains uncertain — with major questions lingering over eligibility, funding, and whether any agreement would require significant political concessions.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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One of the more important revelations from Netanyahu’s press conference was about how the joint strikes with the United States, known as Operation Epic Fury, have been extremely effective at decimating Iran’s weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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But, really, these are the times when that stuff is most important.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Another study on homebuyers in Shanghai found that even those with considerable personal savings relied heavily on parental support to fund their purchases.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The bathroom countertop required a considerable amount of thought and planning.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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So had Florida not decided to tweak its offense to emphasize paint touches, dwindling the bricks its guards had regularly tossed through the first two disastrous months, this could have been a historic season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Following a meticulous four-year renovation, creative directors Kirstin Bailey and Paul Haslhofer have carefully preserved the building’s historic bones while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Vitello’s first team went 29-27, but the Vols took a sizable leap in 2019 by going 40-21.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Parking sensors and intuitive driver-assist technology help maneuver the sizable SUV through tight shopping-center lots, while the elevated seating position offers excellent visibility in urban traffic.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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That's one of the biggest concerns for individuals who live in this area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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It’s also made of substantial-feeling plastic and metal that can stand up to drops.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Joe and Rose Kennedy first rented in the Cape Cod village in 1926 before reportedly purchasing a clapboard house at 50 Marchant Avenue in 1929 for roughly $300,000, a substantial sum at the time.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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