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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
The groundwork was laid for what would be one of the most consequential transactions in the history of the chip industry.
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Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
For a team that has always fielded rosters with consequential MLB players, the team’s postseason track record is unimpressive.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump's policy proposals targeting undocumented immigrants could prove consequential for key industries in Colorado.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
For a team that has always fielded rosters with consequential MLB players, the team’s postseason track record is unimpressive.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump's policy proposals targeting undocumented immigrants could prove consequential for key industries in Colorado.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
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Bruno Fernandes would make a cynical foul to stop the resultant Plzen counter-attack, and from the free-kick after that Andre Onana would collide and hurt Casemiro.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The resultant social fracturing is pitting the vast majority against a newly vocal minority of junta sympathizers.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The shelter price index will be an important component of the CPI report, given that housing costs have been a huge source of upward pressure on inflation.Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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The county’s privatization debate will be important but also slow-moving.Randall Stephenson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet the people posting vitriolic comments about Thompson feel justified in being smug about the death of this human in particular.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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If Dani hadn’t shown up looking dreadfully smug, Helen could have gotten on with her morning and done her bit to prevent a war.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Not surprisingly, this population growth has been accompanied by economic growth, and consequent growth in wealth.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, looking back at past Pixar announcements at D23 and the consequent timelines that followed until the new film’s release, there typically is at least two years between the announcement and the release date.Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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State officials said the new investment is expected to create hundreds of new, high-paying jobs by the end of 2030 and increase Ohio’s role as a major technology hub.J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) then has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student, for better or worse.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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The truth is that women often downplay their accomplishments to avoid being perceived as arrogant, but this approach can unintentionally undermine your professional growth.Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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