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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
Taylor Sheridan shows love to kill off major characters and series regulars.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe was another major turning point.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
This helps the Spin inject power into the grid instantly, preventing major grid fluctuations.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
City clerks, although not elected by the public, play a major role in maintaining administrative records and ensuring the legislative process operates properly.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
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Peter White,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe was another major turning point.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
This helps the Spin inject power into the grid instantly, preventing major grid fluctuations.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
City clerks, although not elected by the public, play a major role in maintaining administrative records and ensuring the legislative process operates properly.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for major
Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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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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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 vehicle had considerable front-end damage, and the airbags were deployed.
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Such an acquisition would enhance Abu Dhabi’s already considerable and diverse arsenal of standoff weapons.
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The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
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As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
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The hard-right Vox party at one stage even reached out to Latinos, now a sizable voting bloc, assuming that Catholic, Evangelical, and anti-Communist members of those communities would share right-wing values.
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Other states with sizable contingents include West Virginia, Nebraska, Florida and Louisiana.
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Meta, Oracle, Microsoft and other big tech companies have laid off tens of thousands of employees, while simultaneously investing billions in AI data centers.
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Also in attendance to celebrate the couple on their big day was Dunham's ex and Swift's longtime collaborator, Jack Antonoff, who was seen leaving for the event with his sister, Rachel Antonoff.
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The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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