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Recent Examples of instrumental
According to McVie, Nicks’ erstwhile lover was instrumental in transforming the song, which was built around two simple chords, into the band’s only No. 1 hit ever.
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John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Pascu was instrumental in the adoption of the first law for monitoring visits to care institutions in the region, according to the State Department.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
American Leadership Forum Having strong networks has been instrumental in my growth and development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
On the supply side, meanwhile, the professionalization of state distribution companies via arrangements with private operators can be instrumental in reducing transmission losses.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Pascu was instrumental in the adoption of the first law for monitoring visits to care institutions in the region, according to the State Department.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
American Leadership Forum Having strong networks has been instrumental in my growth and development.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
On the supply side, meanwhile, the professionalization of state distribution companies via arrangements with private operators can be instrumental in reducing transmission losses.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
Adjective
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration’s decision to cut USAID funding has deprived the country of essential funding and created more uncertainty for the CHW program and other initiatives.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The second question was whether education is what courts call a fundamental right.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guzmán Ariza remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the rule of law, ensuring nationals and foreign citizens alike can trust in the protection of their fundamental rights in the Dominican Republic.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Obviously, a body's oxygen demand increases with activity, so specific training is necessary to lengthen that skill.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The report concludes that no action is necessary from Devlin’s office, as the man suspected in Bailey’s killing, 35-year-old Cecil J. Mills, has already been arrested.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The visit included jersey swaps, content collaborations, and the requisite tailgating.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Daniela Nieves plays Camila Perez, the cute chipper one; Chelsea Muirhead’s Sophie Chan is her requisite opposite, the cynical one who wears less makeup.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite their importance, the basic design of the cask—planks of wood encircled by hoops of metal—has never fundamentally changed.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Complement with a tee, an oversized blouse tucked in, or a basic tank top.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Small businesses can thrive by becoming indispensable nodes in these ecosystems.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is improving at a rapid rate—so much so that AI tools are becoming indispensable for professionals seeking to streamline their workflows and enhance their productivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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