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as in resultant
coming as a result
his high-fat diet and the consequential weight gain
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
the American Civil War is often regarded as the nation's most consequential event since its founding
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
for such a consequential businessman, he's head of a rather small company
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Recent Examples of consequential
Harris’s most consequential role will come Monday when Congress meets to certify her loss in the presidential election.
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The consequences of these and other major energy events during 2024, combined with the nascent 2nd term of President Donald Trump, seem certain to make 2025 one of the most consequential years related to US energy policy in history.
More on that in my next piece.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Going into Christmas Day, the four AFC teams competing in Netflix’s doubleheader all had already locked up playoff berths so the outcome of the contests are consequential only for postseason seeding.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Democrats are gearing up for two northern Virginia-area special elections in the state Senate and House of Delegates next month that could set the tone for what is expected to be a consequential election year in the commonwealth.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The consequences of these and other major energy events during 2024, combined with the nascent 2nd term of President Donald Trump, seem certain to make 2025 one of the most consequential years related to US energy policy in history.
More on that in my next piece.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Going into Christmas Day, the four AFC teams competing in Netflix’s doubleheader all had already locked up playoff berths so the outcome of the contests are consequential only for postseason seeding.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Democrats are gearing up for two northern Virginia-area special elections in the state Senate and House of Delegates next month that could set the tone for what is expected to be a consequential election year in the commonwealth.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
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The resultant movie — a dark, gooey masterpiece — would forever alter Carpenter’s fortunes in Hollywood.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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At least half a dozen fires have engulfed part of the greater Los Angeles area since the Palisades Fire began Tuesday – and the resultant devastation has left much of the region resembling a war zone.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Outkast was just as important, ushering in the mainstream era of Southern rap that dominates hip-hop to this day.Troy Smith, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under the Lanham Act, proof of intentional infringement is important for such cases to be awarded in punitive damage—meaning that $53.6 million of the original award will not be granted.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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João Franco Photo: Bravo/Mark Rogers/Bravo Deckhand/Bosun Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 3-4 — 2nd Officer/Bosun Below Deck Down Under Season 2 — Why can’t someone knock the smug look off of this deckie turned bosun’s face?Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
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But the second half becomes increasingly generic conspiracy stuff, leading to a two-part conclusion that’s more smug and sanctimonious than the preceding action can justify.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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Faced with this irrefutable fact, there are two options: to understand aging as just another stage of life with its consequent physical and mental changes, or to deny it.Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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The twentieth century was largely shaped by the collapse of dynastic empires in the early decades and by consequent war and geopolitical upheaval in the later decades.Robert D. Kaplan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2022
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The proud dad, 40, and his oldest child made history in October 2024 by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Green would likely be proud of the award-winning bottles being produced today.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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The bill is currently only meant to cover hotels, restaurants and private sites, but could eventually extend to goods and services, including reviews left on major international sites like Amazon.Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald return as love interest Virginia Venit and arrogant rival Shooter McGavin, respectively, and the cast includes rookies like Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and pro wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Those include genial second-year resident Dr. King (Taylor Dearden), arrogant intern Santos (Isa Briones), and doe-eyed med students Javadi (Shabana Azeez) and Whittaker (Gerran Howell).Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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