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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
His passing leaves an immense void, yet his legacy will stand as one of the most influential chapters in fashion history.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Bond's legacy also extends to video games, most notably the hugely influential Nintendo shooter Goldeneye.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Thomas Schumacher, a leading force in growing Disney Theatrical Group into one of the most successful and influential theater producers on Broadway and around the world, will step down as DTG’s chief creative officer at the end of this month after a decades-long tenure at the company.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Based in London, the IWSC is one of the world’s most respected and influential spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Bond's legacy also extends to video games, most notably the hugely influential Nintendo shooter Goldeneye.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Thomas Schumacher, a leading force in growing Disney Theatrical Group into one of the most successful and influential theater producers on Broadway and around the world, will step down as DTG’s chief creative officer at the end of this month after a decades-long tenure at the company.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Based in London, the IWSC is one of the world’s most respected and influential spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influential
Adjective
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In June, more than 20 authoritative organizations, including the National Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, expressed serious concerns for the health impacts of overhauling the advisory committee.—
Jordan Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a time of noise and distraction, his quiet yet authoritative voice continues to show the way.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that became a very important part of the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to Pliops, deploying Pliops XDP LightningAI in data centers offers significant cost savings.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the past year, tariffs, AI, and changing consumer sentiments have made once-dominant companies reshuffle their growth strategies.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then there is the Carnegie, which has become a dominant force in summer entertainment with its excellent summer series.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The audio-streaming platform has amassed a sizable free cash flow due to its strong revenue growth, a figure that has been boosted by the company's swelling active user base in recent financial quarters.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influential. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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