SEMINAL Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

seminal

adjective

as in influential

very important especially in having a strong influence on things that come later She authored several seminal papers that are frequently cited in later works because they laid the theoretical groundwork for future studies.

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Recent Examples of seminal His maternal grandfather, Mario Montes, played accordion in the seminal norteño duo Los Donneños, which began performing throughout the Rio Grande Valley in the 1940s. —

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026 In 2021-22, Milan’s Fondazione Prada mounted a seminal retrospective of more than 100 paintings and an equal number of drawings by Gnoli (Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli are among the artist’s top collectors). —

Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026 In that seminal kung fu film’s climactic scene, Lee and Norris’ characters face off inside the Colosseum in Rome. —

Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 The seminal comic, a Batman tale that ended up reshaping the comics medium, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. —

Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seminal

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The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026