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Recent Examples of instrumental
The silence of these groups is ironic because Jews have been instrumental in fostering civil liberties and human rights.
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Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
In a recent interview, the pop icon revealed that a therapy called EMDR was instrumental in curbing her anxiety.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Since its first launch in 2012 from French Guiana, Europe's Vega rocket system has been instrumental in helping put multiple satellites in low Earth orbit with only a single launch.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Pure Heroine and Melodrama left indelible marks on mainstream music; Lorde is instrumental to the 21st-century whisper-singer epidemic.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
In a recent interview, the pop icon revealed that a therapy called EMDR was instrumental in curbing her anxiety.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Since its first launch in 2012 from French Guiana, Europe's Vega rocket system has been instrumental in helping put multiple satellites in low Earth orbit with only a single launch.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Pure Heroine and Melodrama left indelible marks on mainstream music; Lorde is instrumental to the 21st-century whisper-singer epidemic.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumental
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Character is fundamental to leadership; without it, leadership is a position without moral conviction.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The Montana Supreme Court said the state constitution gives minors the same fundamental rights as adults.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio’s vice mayor, said in an interview that the rules were necessary to impose some order to a sometimes chaotic scene.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Of course the private sector can price assets correctly of its own accord, and if riskless securities are necessary for this purpose, the private sector can produce them.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Often, when a company is seeking to accelerate growth, engage in M&A activity, enter new markets, prepare for an IPO and so on, the founder may lack the requisite skills to take the company to the next level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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My guess is that the producers know what a huge draw the Goldens on Paradise will be and want to suck you in first with the requisite Bachelor/ette contestants.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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In conceiving of a robot that wants something beyond basic personhood, Murderbot rejects the notion that an artificial mind would even wish to see itself as equivalent to humans, and suggests that any notion of an ideal mind—a recognizably organic one—is quite narrow.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
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Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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This kind of information becomes indispensable when adapting diplomatic messages and building effective communications with representatives of different cultures.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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These products spark excitement, go viral on social media and become indispensable parts of daily life.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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“Instrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumental. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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