Examples of influential in a Sentence
Adjective
His theories have become more influential in recent years.
My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
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Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and commentator who became one of the most influential activists of his time, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Advertisement Turning Point USA had become a fundraising and organizational juggernaut for Trump in recent years and was influential in reaching young voters during the 2024 presidential campaign.
—Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and commentator who became one of the most influential activists of his time, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
On the right, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist influential in MAGA circles, captured the mood from the base.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
But that’s not the only fix Richard Reeves suggests in his influential Of Boys and Men.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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