as in influential
very important especially in having a strong influence on things that come later
She authored several seminal papers that are frequently cited in later works because they laid the theoretical groundwork for future studies.
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Recent Examples of seminal
His seminal book, The Rise of Cubism (1920) created a theoretical framework for the avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
From the tender romance of Her to the cat-and-mouse game of Ex Machina, this tradition can be traced back to seminal works such as Frankenstein and Pinocchio.
—Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The man of a thousand faces anoints this seminal work of cinema that foretold the age of Universal monsters.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The author of such seminal works as The Importance of Being Earnestand The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde catapulted to fame by making a mockery of shallow British high society.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
From the tender romance of Her to the cat-and-mouse game of Ex Machina, this tradition can be traced back to seminal works such as Frankenstein and Pinocchio.
—Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
The man of a thousand faces anoints this seminal work of cinema that foretold the age of Universal monsters.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The author of such seminal works as The Importance of Being Earnestand The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde catapulted to fame by making a mockery of shallow British high society.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seminal
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Combined with the high rates of ownership and interest in crypto by increasingly influential age cohorts, and the future of crypto payments continues to look bright.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In Virginia, one especially influential editor, James J. Kilpatrick of the Richmond News Leader, worked behind the scenes against desegregation with Mr. Byrd and state officials.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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If visiting a specific port is the main reason for booking—like a once-in-a-lifetime stop in Greenland or a historic Mediterranean city—this coverage is well worth considering.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Parallel to the water’s edge, a paved walkway winds toward the east end of Lakeshore Drive, where a small sandy beach, playground, and charming historic gazebo create the perfect backdrop for watching the sun melt into the horizon.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 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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So coming to agreement sooner on appropriate guardrails is important.—
Steve Case,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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The authoritative analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from TFI Securities, has also indicated these are the dimensions.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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Florida Republicans alongside President Donald Trump were handed another critical election win on Tuesday as Jimmy Patronis won the House race for Florida's 1st Congressional District.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here’s How Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Is Rising to the Occasion The second-largest organization in the world devoted to HIV/AIDS relief faces perhaps its most critical year since inception.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Apr. 2025
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John and his films are a major influence on me as a filmmaker and more specifically on this movie.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The question of whether a homegrown act with a major K-pop influence can cross over, and truly take root, in the notoriously discerning British mainstream is more complex.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Turning Beer Cans Into Bigger Bucks Recycling may not be a groundbreaking concept anymore, but Super Bowl champions’ the Philadelphia Eagles have found a new way to approach it.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Pääbo developed the groundbreaking tools that make genotyping ancient DNA possible.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Seminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seminal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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