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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 intensity of the developing El Nino will play a major role in whether global temperature records could be challenged in the near future.
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Taiwan and Iran are sure to be major topics as well.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The funding will help the state identify and track major sources of the chemicals and turn the findings into public health policy outcomes, officials said.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The month leads into a final celebration at Emancipation Park Conservancy, where organizers are still holding details close, though a major performance is expected.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
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Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Taiwan and Iran are sure to be major topics as well.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The funding will help the state identify and track major sources of the chemicals and turn the findings into public health policy outcomes, officials said.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The month leads into a final celebration at Emancipation Park Conservancy, where organizers are still holding details close, though a major performance is expected.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Although prices have since pulled back somewhat, prices in Europe, the United States, and Singapore remain well above pre-conflict levels, and cost pressures on the aviation industry remain significant.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The promises made and attacks scattered like buckshot on the San Francisco soundstage all seem much less important than the numbers that show up in opinion polls between now and Election Day.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the inclusion of six players who are capable of playing center back probably confirms what USMNT observers have believed for the better part of a year, that Pochettino is likely to field a back three/back five formation for a considerable chunk of the tournament.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the positive side, especially if this woman plans to have children, Miss Manners observes that losing the friendship will no doubt save you considerable time and money in the future.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, charging that the overall development plans would diminish the neighborhood’s historic character, residents, property tax base and affordable housing.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Going on this Memorial Day weekend near the city’s historic Main Street is the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, now in its 66th year — though the Saturday morning parade and 5K were canceled.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The food ranges from snacky to sizable, and the quality of dishes varies widely.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Baha Mar, the three-resort complex in Nassau, the Bahamas that opened in stages in 2017/2018 (beginning with the Grand Hyatt and now complete with Rosewood)makes repeat beach weekends actually easy to pull off which is the biggest draw.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Remaking the world is also a big part of the writer’s job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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