make a difference
idiom
1
: to cause a change : to be important in some way
Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college.
Your help made a big difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me.
2
: to do something that is important : to do something that helps people or makes the world a better place
She says that she got into politics because she wanted to make a difference.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
While healthy, full hair can make a difference in one’s well-being, so can hair loss.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
This is the challenging paradigm shift required to find peace of mind, inspiration to move forward, capacity to make a difference and maybe even deeper relationships with or belief in that greater Being.
—Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.
—Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Make a difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20difference. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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