1
as in resultant
coming as a result
his high-fat diet and the consequential weight gain
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2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
the American Civil War is often regarded as the nation's most consequential event since its founding
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
for such a consequential businessman, he's head of a rather small company
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Recent Examples of consequential
This is the latest news in a consequential year for the racetrack — a year that in April saw The Rock’s return to the NASCAR Truck Series after more than a decade, as well as its first foray into the NASCAR Xfinity Series since 2004.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The case instantly taps into a broader and more consequential struggle between a Trump administration engaged in overhauling immigration policy and a Democratic Party scrambling to respond.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The cuts were immediately consequential to health officials in Milwaukee, who are currently dealing with a lead exposure crisis in public schools.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
But, far and away, the most consequential death is that of longtime IMF team member and hacker extraordinaire, Luther (Rhames).
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The case instantly taps into a broader and more consequential struggle between a Trump administration engaged in overhauling immigration policy and a Democratic Party scrambling to respond.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The cuts were immediately consequential to health officials in Milwaukee, who are currently dealing with a lead exposure crisis in public schools.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
But, far and away, the most consequential death is that of longtime IMF team member and hacker extraordinaire, Luther (Rhames).
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
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On the other side, both Trump and Musk haters were overcome with joy, and the resultant posts harkened back to the pre-X golden era of Twitter.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Moreover, the resultant microplastics are detrimental to the environment and human health.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But what’s even more important is how the couple got together in the first place.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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In a comedic twist, the Labrador retriever was filmed turning back to his owner during the drive, with a smug look on his face as if to boast about his comfortable spot.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The letter writer’s smug verbiage may play well in one-party Maryland, but nationally, Americans seek a more collaborative, less agitational approach to political dialogue and reject arrogant, elitist insults spouted by some Democrats.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
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However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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For a bit of old soul Florida, head to Everglades City, a proud frontier town in subtropical swamp wilderness.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Their many successes and proud history are well known, so there are plenty of arguments to support Madrid in this competition… and also to want anyone but them to win it.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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This happened when the former Crystal Ice plant burned down some years ago in the midst of another major redevelopment project, on the R Street Corridor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Officers responded around 4 a.m. to a major accident on Texas 121 and Beach Street.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2025
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The exiled poet was criticized for his arrogant attempts to influence British and American foreign policy.—
Graham Robb,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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