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as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
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Recent Examples of major
New Orleans, which finished with a respectable 49-33 record as recently as 2023-24, was grappling with major health issues throughout 2024-25.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades between films, Spinal Tap have taken major steps into quasi-reality, releasing albums and touring in character, and the movie is able to use footage of moments like their actual 2007 Live Earth performance as flashbacks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
But by the finale, tensions came to a head, culminating in a major cliffhanger that left fans eagerly wondering what’s next for Jackie and the Walter family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
In the decades between films, Spinal Tap have taken major steps into quasi-reality, releasing albums and touring in character, and the movie is able to use footage of moments like their actual 2007 Live Earth performance as flashbacks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
But by the finale, tensions came to a head, culminating in a major cliffhanger that left fans eagerly wondering what’s next for Jackie and the Walter family.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
Adjective
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Harold Gonsalves and historically significant service members such as baseball great Jackie Robinson.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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What’s important to note here is that these steps are not always explicit or dramatic.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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From the Sports Desk UofL volleyball gets a considerable piece of the revenue-sharing pie: The University of Louisville is spending revenue-sharing money on college volleyball.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Investing in a single stock involves considerable risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Border War will be back in Columbia next week, the renewal of a historic rivalry that hasn’t been played in football since 2011.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Today in history Here are just some of the historic events on this date in the past.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Most experts encourage winners of such substantial prizes to keep the win quiet and consult a financial adviser to make a plan for the money.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ahlquist’s project is the last big development to come to the area east and west of Ten Mile Road north of I-84 that is guided by the city’s Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan adopted in 2007.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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This sizable increase was proposed partly because Congress essentially held spending flat the previous year, according to Daniel Schuman, the lead author of the report.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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As areas of Hart Park are reopening to the public following historic flooding earlier this month, an organization's sizable donation will help pay for what's estimated to be millions of dollars' worth of damage to the stadium, softball field and other facilities.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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