make all the difference
phrase
: to be very important : to matter most or very much
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
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As temperatures soar, something as simple as a bottle of water can make all the difference.
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
When weeknights get hectic, having a few reliable freezer staples on hand can make all the difference.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
And in these uncertain times of rapid change, this type of clarity can make all the difference.
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D. Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
When weeknights get hectic, having a few reliable freezer staples on hand can make all the difference.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
And in these uncertain times of rapid change, this type of clarity can make all the difference.
—
D. Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for make all the difference
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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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