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Recent Examples of instrumental
Brian Malk also was instrumental, along with his sister Ann Lipschitz, in getting a plaque installed at the Scripps Park Picnic Grove in La Jolla in honor of their late mother, Selma Malk, who lived at La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel for more than 30 years.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Ditka was instrumental in the launch of Shetsky’s career.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
But students and educators at the University of the Pacific say that TRIO has been instrumental to many first-generation students’ success.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
That law was championed by Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who, according to reporting from STAT, may have been instrumental in Prasad’s ouster.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Ditka was instrumental in the launch of Shetsky’s career.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
But students and educators at the University of the Pacific say that TRIO has been instrumental to many first-generation students’ success.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
That law was championed by Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who, according to reporting from STAT, may have been instrumental in Prasad’s ouster.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
Adjective
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Additionally, even without children, estate planning is essential.—
Jessi Chad,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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This skillset is essential for strategic vision, market and competitive analysis and understanding how all the dynamic pieces and parts of your business can and should come together to thrive.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The concept of zero trust appears to contradict the fundamental idea of trusting others.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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He may yet be proved wrong, but, after three years and counting, this is the fundamental assumption that undergirds his thinking on matters of war and peace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nelson and Cavell questioned why rule changes were necessary if Woodward already removed them from the committee positions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At 88% of all kindergartners vaccinated, Ohio falls below the 95% herd immunity that is generally considered to be necessary for a community to stay safe from measles.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both he and Cuomo are fixated on the idea that Mamdani is too young and too progressive, and lacks the requisite experience to run the largest city in the country.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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There were also sweaters, including the requisite quarter-zip, and even an assortment of blazers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This order does nothing more than uphold the basic requirements designed to fulfil those promises.—
Anna Commander
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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More than two-thirds of television workers – 68% – report difficulty covering basic living expenses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This creates deep connection and loyalty, making your brand indispensable.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The military can be indispensable in restoring order in the face of large-scale riots, the kinds that completely overwhelm local authorities.—
David French,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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