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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
There’s no doubt this squad needs major surgery to compete in the Championship.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2025
One major sticking point is that any standard must comply with the National Electrical Code, a set of guidelines for electrical wiring in buildings that does not allow for the installation of plug-in energy systems like balcony solar.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The Trump administration’s efforts to end the war have seen the U.S.’s position regarding Ukraine shift dramatically, with negotiations playing a major role in upending the global order.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
She is based in the CBS News London Bureau, and reports on major events across Europe and the Middle East.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 3 May 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2025
One major sticking point is that any standard must comply with the National Electrical Code, a set of guidelines for electrical wiring in buildings that does not allow for the installation of plug-in energy systems like balcony solar.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The Trump administration’s efforts to end the war have seen the U.S.’s position regarding Ukraine shift dramatically, with negotiations playing a major role in upending the global order.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
She is based in the CBS News London Bureau, and reports on major events across Europe and the Middle East.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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And with at least one more season left in the ABC procedural’s future, an important decision needs to be made: Who will become the next captain of the 118?—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The historic anniversary commemorates the first act of the country's reunification on April 30, 1975 when Communist-run North Vietnam seized Saigon, the capital of the U.S.-backed South, renamed Ho Chi Minh City shortly after the war in honor of the North's founding leader.—
Minh Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Joe Burrow was mired in anonymity a year before his historic season at LSU vaulted him to the top pick of the 2020 draft.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Apple made substantial modifications to its App Review Guidelines on Friday and emailed registered developers regarding the changes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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That could mean substantial delays in shipments, experts note.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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On May 6, Schwartz is set to host the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre & Librettist Workshop, featuring a unique double bill of new musicals that gives audience members a sneak peek at what could be the next big ticket on Broadway.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The industry also took some assurance from the fact that film and series, much like big tech, represent one of the United States’ strongest trade surpluses, because of how much more Hollywood blockbusters bring in from abroad compared to foreign content’s slim earnings within the United States.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 5,995-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The changes the company must now make could put a sizable dent in the double-digit billions of dollars in revenue the App Store generates each year.—
Josh Sisco,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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