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
Two years later, Jenkins teamed up with former Beat-Down music editor and TV producer Elliott Wilson to found the seminal hip-hop and skateboarding magazine Ego Trip.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 May 2025
Legal shows often focus on police and prosecutors, but there was one seminal TV pioneer that put the defense team in the spotlight: Perry Mason.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025
Some may have been part of the most consequential and seminal cases and legal trends in recent years.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
After decades of being a seminal part of the area dining scene, the Praplans passed the torch to their children, who continue their parents’ tradition of serving mouthwatering, authentic dishes in a charming, relaxed atmosphere.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 May 2025
Legal shows often focus on police and prosecutors, but there was one seminal TV pioneer that put the defense team in the spotlight: Perry Mason.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 18 May 2025
Some may have been part of the most consequential and seminal cases and legal trends in recent years.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
After decades of being a seminal part of the area dining scene, the Praplans passed the torch to their children, who continue their parents’ tradition of serving mouthwatering, authentic dishes in a charming, relaxed atmosphere.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seminal
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Giorgio’s death served to protect larger interests, such as contracts and political relationships between the city’s influential families.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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On the line was one of the most influential and inspiring matriarchs in culture today.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Congress passed the historic bank bailout during her first semester.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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That stuff is important for screening purposes, but can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The intelligence teams gather during interviews preceding testing is just as important, if not more so.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The most authoritative research on the risk to California was conducted in 2015, but little has changed in the past decade.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In fact, their literature review suggests that many dog owners naturally fall into parenting patterns that largely mirror those of actual parents: permissive, authoritarian or authoritative.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But expert groups were more critical of the proposal.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The timing couldn’t be worse for Harvard: The troubled university currently faces a critical dispute over funding and foreign student visas with the Trump administration.—
Andrew Follett,
National Review,
31 May 2025
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The brand also prominently lists their certificate of analysis on their website, a major bonus for users who appreciate transparency.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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After experiencing remarkable growth during the pandemic with its groundbreaking mRNA vaccine, the company is now transitioning to a seasonal vaccine market, which has drastically affected sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Twenty years after the groundbreaking premiere of Noah's Arc, the crew is back for Noah's Arc: The Movie — the first new chapter in the beloved franchise since the 2020 reunion special Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Seminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seminal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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