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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
Cook County is virtually the only major urban local prosecution office in the nation without one.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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
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
Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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
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
Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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Values, Legacy, and Portfolio Alignment A significant shift across recent reports highlights how families are increasingly aligning their investments with their core values.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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In response, Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones into Israel, causing multiple casualties and causing significant damage to an oil refinery and prominent science institute.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 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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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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In May, the board of supervisors unanimously backed recommendations from county staff to move the excess money around, with a considerable amount going to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The 650-square-foot boutique, opened in 2008 under the historic arcades of the Palais-Royal, will reopen on June 26 as Acne Paper Palais Royal, a venue for exhibitions, artist talks, magazine launches, book signings and other cultural events.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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McKinney's downtown district is known as one of the largest and oldest historic districts; there are more than 120 different shops and galleries to visit.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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With the transfer window looming, Barca president Joan Laporta suggested in May that more substantial change to the goalkeeping line-up would come this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The 2025 Tony Awards was a big night for a lot of people — but mostly for the cast of Glee.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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This is the biggest ever conference organized on the ocean.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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But there’s a sizable contingent of old media players including David Zaslav, fresh from announcing plans to split Warner Bros. Discovery in two, as well as Comcast’s Brian Roberts, who is already enmeshed in spinning off his own underperforming cable properties at NBCUniversal.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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