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as in authoritative
having power over the minds or behavior of others
in light of the effect that they have had, religious leaders such as Jesus and Muḥammad must be regarded as among the most influential people ever
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as in powerful
having great power or influence
a particularly influential politician got the team a new ballpark
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Recent Examples of influential
Fans outside of Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday expressed how influential the singer was on their decisions.
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase and one of Wall Street's most influential figures, was in New Orleans this week.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Could this just be the start of a long second run for the man who for years was one of the most influential voices in late-night?
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase and one of Wall Street's most influential figures, was in New Orleans this week.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Could this just be the start of a long second run for the man who for years was one of the most influential voices in late-night?
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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On the home front, Pam Bondi will be a powerful disruptive force as our next attorney general.Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is adding to its cast, including two actors set for important guest roles.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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From the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century, however, another plant played an equally important role in the holiday lineup.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Greenland's natural resources include gold, silver, copper and uranium and there's believed to be significant potential for oil in the waters off the territory.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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For instance, the dominant circulating strains of influenza A among humans are H1N1 and H3N2.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influential. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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