Synonyms of seminal

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.

Related Words

• influential
• historic
• important
• authoritative
• critical
• major
• groundbreaking
• pivotal
• key
• crucial
• prominent
• strategic
• valuable
• original
• distinguished
• essential
• monumental
• remarkable
• substantial
• outstanding
• noteworthy
• momentous
• central
• significant
• all-important
• much
• meaningful
• vital
• prestigious
• notable
• eventful
• distinctive
• tectonic
• illustrious
• consequential
• earthshaking
• visionary
• fateful
• famous
• big
• material
• impressive
• earth-shattering
• weighty
• decisive
• fatal
• exceptional
• worthy
• worthwhile
• eminent
• great
• renowned
• notorious
• noble
• preeminent

Dissimilar Words

• small
• little
• minor
• trivial
• insignificant
• unimportant
• slight
• negligible
• trifling
• inconsequential
• obscure
• inconsiderable
• unknown
• anonymous
• nameless
• worthless
• petty
• paltry
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seminal

Amazon's earnings report last week is another seminal event in the AI trade resurgence. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

That Brees’ seminal performance came in Miami was not without irony. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

In the seminal antitrust lawsuits brought by Ed O’Bannon, Shawne Alston and Grant House, more than a year — and sometimes four years— passed before certification. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Big Pussy was seminal to the show’s lore as Tony’s longtime best friend and trusted mob enforcer; his betrayal in becoming an FBI informant led to his murder and became one of the show’s most memorable scenes early in the show’s run. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026