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Recent Examples of instrumental
The commitment to Malaga’s cultural prominence was solidified with support from the Junta de Andalucía and the Malaga City Council, both of whom have been instrumental in transforming the city into a hub for digital arts, pop culture and innovation.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to locking up an instrumental figure in their 2024 World Series championship who's eligible for free agency at the end of the season.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The track is an early glimpse of the modern Tyler, who foregoes shock lyrics on a jazzy instrumental featuring inspirational Kali Uchis vocals toward the end.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
But Hackman’s character was based on a real agent who was instrumental in solving the killings, and his live-wire performance blunted the fact-checkers, turning Anderson into a progressive fantasy echo of Popeye Doyle who cherry-picked his biography to charm and smash the racists.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to locking up an instrumental figure in their 2024 World Series championship who's eligible for free agency at the end of the season.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The track is an early glimpse of the modern Tyler, who foregoes shock lyrics on a jazzy instrumental featuring inspirational Kali Uchis vocals toward the end.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
But Hackman’s character was based on a real agent who was instrumental in solving the killings, and his live-wire performance blunted the fact-checkers, turning Anderson into a progressive fantasy echo of Popeye Doyle who cherry-picked his biography to charm and smash the racists.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to the two speakers, the fundamental role of film festivals has evolved significantly.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just as ecosystems survive unpredictable conditions through adaptation, organizations must embrace change at a fundamental level.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Going home just before the season turns was necessary, especially since the pop star had a busy end to last season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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For some people, a vitamin D supplement may be necessary.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Holmes’s voluminous trousers, with the requisite oversized extra pockets, elevated the style thanks to the linen fabric as well as the tortoiseshell D-ring belt.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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Then, there were requisite discussions about Abby’s attractiveness and size and all the rest from culture warrior gamers who are doing the same thing half a decade later today.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection / For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Judicial review is an indispensable part of the checks and balances embedded in the Constitution as a protection against tyranny.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Scotch whisky is an integral part of any home bar and an indispensable component of a whiskey collection.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In a separate statement, Keller’s board of trustees thanked Johnson for her fiscal leadership and for her leadership in implementing a student cell phone ban during school hours as well as bringing armed security to elementary and intermediate campuses.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, many of the elementary schools built here from 1886-1891 were named for poets, including John Greenleaf Whittier.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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