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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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The first major pro-Palestinian protest is expected to start at noon CT at Union Park, blocks away from the United Center.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
Maximum Effort ran point on some of the brand partnerships, including a major initative with Heineken that included a spot with the characters Deadpool and Wolverine, and a collaboration with Adidas on a special line of shoes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
Their deal with a Nashville major label is ancient history, the backup singers are long gone, and, most notably, original guitarist Zach Brown exited the group last year to be closer to family, leaving singer Michael Hobby, guitarist Bill Satcher, and bassist Graham DeLoach to ride on.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024
For its first major collection in recent years, Boghossian delved deep into its heritage, inviting collectors on a journey from East to West.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
Maximum Effort ran point on some of the brand partnerships, including a major initative with Heineken that included a spot with the characters Deadpool and Wolverine, and a collaboration with Adidas on a special line of shoes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
Their deal with a Nashville major label is ancient history, the backup singers are long gone, and, most notably, original guitarist Zach Brown exited the group last year to be closer to family, leaving singer Michael Hobby, guitarist Bill Satcher, and bassist Graham DeLoach to ride on.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024
For its first major collection in recent years, Boghossian delved deep into its heritage, inviting collectors on a journey from East to West.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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