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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
Just one of the nine major Democrats did heed the party chair’s message.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This one will be the first new, major stadium in the city limits for decades.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some business and development interests have urged the city to relocate, arguing the City Hall site could anchor major redevelopment and spark investment in the southern edge of downtown.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Japan is heavily reliant on Middle Eastern energy, and the effective closure of the Hormuz could have major implications for the country.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This one will be the first new, major stadium in the city limits for decades.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some business and development interests have urged the city to relocate, arguing the City Hall site could anchor major redevelopment and spark investment in the southern edge of downtown.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Japan is heavily reliant on Middle Eastern energy, and the effective closure of the Hormuz could have major implications for the country.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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That’s a significant detail, because many of them are agreeing to go on with suits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual show of support for someone convicted of such a significant crime, about 50 people attended Lauer’s sentencing hearing on Monday, including his sister, children, two rabbis and members of his religious congregation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat will go from facing one of the worst teams in the NBA on Thursday to taking on the hottest team in the league in an important game on Friday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But — and this is important — computers are tools not workers.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche danger in some parts of the high country is considerable, particularly on north- and east-facing slopes and on large open slopes just below ridgelines.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s been considerable debate over just how much institutional ownership there is in the housing market and what impact that has.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For an overnight stay, the Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast offers a place to lay your head close to the historic downtown.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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My bridal shower will be taking place at a historic inn, on a crystal blue Finger Lake in Upstate New York, at the end of April.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The attendance figure broke a club record for the Paradise, and part of that came from a sizable AC Boise section of fans who chanted and cheered throughout the game.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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These fees are to be used to pay a sizable chunk of the entry fee into the MAC, with the university then being able to keep them thereafter.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Amid the war with Iran and concern over that country's very capable cyber threat, Cramer will hear from Kurtz, one of the biggest leaders in the cybersecurity industry.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s the biggest growth period in US oil industry since production surged in World War II following the Great Depression.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Aiden Robbins took the most substantial swing of the night in that inning, driving a two-run, back-side home run to right field.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young described the difference as substantial, enough rain to make the small blades of grass stand up enough for putts to hold their line.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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