make all the difference
idiom
: to be very important : to matter most or very much
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
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Technique and personalization make all the difference.
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Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
Maybe, as is the case with most things, there are two ways of looking at Texas roads, and slight change in perception can make all the difference.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
When the sun goes down, outdoor lighting can make all the difference.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
From short hops to international hauls, economy seats to business cabins, frequent fliers know that comfort, preparedness, and a touch of strategy make all the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
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Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
Maybe, as is the case with most things, there are two ways of looking at Texas roads, and slight change in perception can make all the difference.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
When the sun goes down, outdoor lighting can make all the difference.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
From short hops to international hauls, economy seats to business cabins, frequent fliers know that comfort, preparedness, and a touch of strategy make all the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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