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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
Eala, 19, booked her berth in the last four after knocking out five-time major champion and second seed Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, this year’s Australian Open winner Madison Keys in the third round and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the second round.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
By 2017, the early allegations had been so quieted that Kale was the keynote speaker at a major Oregon community event.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Both are among the world's worst-performing major indices this year.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
By 2017, the early allegations had been so quieted that Kale was the keynote speaker at a major Oregon community event.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Both are among the world's worst-performing major indices this year.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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According to a recent survey of women in the U.S., AI deepfakes are among the types of online abuse that a significant number of women face despite being a relatively new technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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One 2021 analysis found a small but statistically significant increase in texts to Crisis Text Line from LGBTQ+ youth in the four weeks after anti-LGBTQ+ legislation was proposed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps more important, not everything the administration has done so far has actually streamlined the process for oil companies to invest and drill.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Williams hasn’t shown strong recruiting ties in Baltimore or Maryland, which is important in College Park, as evidenced by vocal responses from Len Elmore and Tom McMillen, and particularly on the heels of Derik Queen’s success.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the past is prologue, the future will feature considerable instability.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bliss's unexpected return at the Royal Rumble sparked considerable enthusiasm, backing up her popularity after a two-year hiatus despite earlier reports of contractual disputes with WWE.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson saluted President Donald Trump on Saturday night following his historic upset of Minnesota’s Gable Steveson in the 285-pound division at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bigger pieces carry a more substantial visual weight—for example, a dangly pair of earrings and a thick necklace can sometimes be too overpowering together and might end up taking away from the rest of your look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Mente added that the biggest difference between their prior collaborations and partnerships with influencers, talent and creatives is the global scale Cardi B’s beauty and fashion brands will reach.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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There are very big match-ups being played week in and week out in what is one of the most difficult leagues to play in on the planet, this means the big contenders will drop points more often than in some other leagues.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Egg prices have experienced some volatility in the past decade, with a sizable spike coming in January 2023, also thanks to an outbreak of avian influenza.—
Veronica Bravo,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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