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

Nike continued to create more models featuring Foamposite, but the seminal shoe wouldn’t return to stores until its 10th anniversary. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The landmark anniversary of Winehouse’s seminal second album Back to Black will be celebrated with a deluxe reissue, which was announced last month. — Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

His hire would turn out to be a seminal moment in the history of Trojan football. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Clark Kent, as well as Irv Gotti, were seminal figures in this Roc-A-Fella story. — Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026