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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
The one-of-a-kind mash-up has already paid off in a major way, with Laufey taking home her first Grammy last year for best traditional pop vocal album for Bewitched.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Rampant crime, higher taxes, the highest cost of living in our nation, tent encampments in every major city, more fentanyl deaths, catastrophic fires, a broken home insurance market and people across our state are struggling to afford groceries and gas.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Rocky Top reality check: UConn women’s loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies’ game
Rocky Top reality check: UConn women's loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies' game
A national brand is opening its first shop in CT.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Rampant crime, higher taxes, the highest cost of living in our nation, tent encampments in every major city, more fentanyl deaths, catastrophic fires, a broken home insurance market and people across our state are struggling to afford groceries and gas.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Rocky Top reality check: UConn women’s loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies’ game
Rocky Top reality check: UConn women's loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies' game
A national brand is opening its first shop in CT.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major
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While the Board appreciates that mistakes can be made, the mistakes here are significant and damaging to the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The General Assembly has become the most important U.N. body on Ukraine because the Security Council has been paralyzed by Russia’s veto power.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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That’s really important, because so many schools don’t have the funding for PE and stuff like that.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Trade options One of the biggest problems with trying to replace Copp via trade is that the center market is mainly divided into two kinds of players: potential upgrades that would cost considerable assets to acquire, and players who may not improve the Red Wings much.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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One byproduct was considerable duplication of effort.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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And here’s today’s e-newspaper 3 things to know before the 2025 Oscars The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, wrapping up an Oscars season filled with historic firsts and controversy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spend time walking the grounds of George Mason University, learn about the area’s rich past at historic sites, and take advantage of the town’s diverse and delicious dining scene.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Everyone is overrating the potential return and this return of late round picks is not substantial.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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That includes significant Chinese investments in the United States; substantial purchases of U.S. crops, airplanes and other goods; and potentially some arrangement to address Chinese manufacturing overcapacity.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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That's because a big tax break that could save you money faces an uncertain and confusing future in the Trump administration.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Figuring out how to feel more at home with myself outside of skiing has been a bigger issue for me.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, there could be negative implications to that search, yet this sizable increase might also suggest a shift to organizations that remain unwavering in their commitments to inclusion, especially for younger generations.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Many of the community’s prominent figures have built sizable platforms.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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