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as in authoritative
having power over the minds or behavior of others
in light of the effect that they have had, religious leaders such as Jesus and Muḥammad must be regarded as among the most influential people ever
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a particularly influential politician got the team a new ballpark
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Recent Examples of influential
Most of Wall Street rose Wednesday, but drops for some influential technology stocks pulled the market lower.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
The Founding Fathers left behind extensive writings, but new discoveries continue to deepen historians' understanding of America's most influential figures.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Sheila Nevins Sheila Nevins is a prolific American television producer and one of the most influential people in documentary filmmaking.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for influential
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
The Founding Fathers left behind extensive writings, but new discoveries continue to deepen historians' understanding of America's most influential figures.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Sheila Nevins Sheila Nevins is a prolific American television producer and one of the most influential people in documentary filmmaking.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for influential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influential
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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They can be resolved through the application of authoritative expertise and through the organization’s current structures, procedures, and ways of doing things.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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The brothers bonded over the game, but in his work, Grant so frequently provided a microphone for the voices a powerful organization would rather hush.
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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As technology becomes more sophisticated and the number of living survivors continues to decline, preserving authentic testimony becomes even more important.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami.
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Without registering a goal or an assist, Pedri has been the best passer in a Spain midfield unit that has looked secure and dominant with the ball, albeit against two far less talented opponents.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influential. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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