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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
An industry source familiar with the matter told CNN that executives from major prediction companies recently discussed jointly encouraging the CFTC to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As to two major reforms under her watch, Supervisor Horvath said her leadership is moving to a central, homeless services system within the county that will bring the structural reforms and accountability lacking under LAHSA.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The Texas capital city’s millionaire population grew 90% from 2014 to 2024, one of the sharper wealth increases among major US markets.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Best Airbnbs in Crete, According to Vogue Getting to Crete is easy thanks to not one, but two major airports.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As to two major reforms under her watch, Supervisor Horvath said her leadership is moving to a central, homeless services system within the county that will bring the structural reforms and accountability lacking under LAHSA.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The Texas capital city’s millionaire population grew 90% from 2014 to 2024, one of the sharper wealth increases among major US markets.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Best Airbnbs in Crete, According to Vogue Getting to Crete is easy thanks to not one, but two major airports.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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Like many other young jazz artists of the period, however, he was deeply affected, not only by the playing, but by the lifestyles of the older beboppers who were his significant influences, many of whom had become addicted to drugs.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Financing for the homes, however, is still a significant hurdle.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Smart toys that can directly respond to children and their environments have proliferated in recent years, offering parents a new way to teach their children important skills.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In an era where leaders are turning to AI for answers to their most important business questions, relying on a single model locks employees into one set of responses, biases and blind spots.—
John Davie,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the inclusion of six players who are capable of playing center back probably confirms what USMNT observers have believed for the better part of a year, that Pochettino is likely to field a back three/back five formation for a considerable chunk of the tournament.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the positive side, especially if this woman plans to have children, Miss Manners observes that losing the friendship will no doubt save you considerable time and money in the future.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, charging that the overall development plans would diminish the neighborhood’s historic character, residents, property tax base and affordable housing.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Going on this Memorial Day weekend near the city’s historic Main Street is the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, now in its 66th year — though the Saturday morning parade and 5K were canceled.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The food ranges from snacky to sizable, and the quality of dishes varies widely.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Lee had fouled off a pair of pitches to begin the at-bat, falling behind 0-2 before his big swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The second-biggest hit came from sophomore center fielder Siena Balistreri, who roped a two-out, two-run double off the shortstop’s glove to stretch the lead to 6-3 in the fourth.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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