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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
In the meantime, Parks says some people have left the warehouse, pointing to its distance from downtown, where some of them are employed, as a major issue.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Indeed, Friday night’s Critics Choice Awards marked their first major outing since the devastating loss of their house—but there, hearteningly, Brody picked up his first award for best actor in a comedy series for his performance as Noah in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
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However, intermittent fasting comes with major potential health risks for people with conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Indeed, Friday night’s Critics Choice Awards marked their first major outing since the devastating loss of their house—but there, hearteningly, Brody picked up his first award for best actor in a comedy series for his performance as Noah in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Buy Now on Reserve Bar: $23 Best American White Rum
Privateer New England White Rum
Back when America was still part of the British Empire, New England was a major rum-making center, and distilleries survived in the region well into the 20th century.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
However, intermittent fasting comes with major potential health risks for people with conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In conceiving the Broadway musical for the big screen, director Chu knew how important the number was.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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More News: Legendary Singer Announced As Grand Marshal For Atlanta Motor Speedway With a 36-race season ahead, this is an important part of the season where momentum can be found for the lucky driver that finishes first.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Based on Forbes analysis of Robinhood’s market maker disclosures, considerable portions of Robinhood’s crypto trades are being sold to crypto trading hedge funds including Tai Mo Shan, Wolverine Trading and Wintermute.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2025
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The expectation is that next-level-down officials at CMS with more conventional Republican views may have considerable discretion running the programs.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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One factor that has been holding back the cash rate’s descent has been the strength of the labor market, with unemployment rate hovering near a historic low level of 4.0% in December.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Thierry can be a little cynical about historic buildings in this country compared to the centuries-old architecture in his native France, but he was fascinated by Savannah’s urban planning and construction.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Musk’s companies SpaceX and StarLink are substantial federal contractors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allocated substantial funding for schools, however, this funding brought with it dozens of new mandates with revenue earmarked for specific purposes.—
Dr. Michael Thomas,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Context: Luckey hit it big with virtual reality and Oculus, which sold to Facebook for $2 billion.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her first big event was a Louis Vuitton event in London that her friend, Princess Olympia of Greece, was hosting.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the sizable Balkan territory once encompassed much of modern Bulgaria and parts of northern Greece and European Turkey, between the Black Sea and the Aegean.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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If this blow connects with a beast's weak point, your hunter performs a powerful finishing attack that knocks the monster down, giving you a sizable opening.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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