seminal
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And like those other seminal dramas, it plumbs deeper questions about how we see ourselves, who we really are and who we strive to be.
From Los Angeles Times
Susan Cain, author of the seminal book on introverts, “Quiet,” recommends meeting hosts identify “more reticent” team members in advance.
He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years, before rejoining his old band for a series of reunion gigs.
From BBC
He’s attended the conference many times over the years, presenting seminal papers and picking up awards for his research.
Wall panels remind us of the Townshend Acts, the Tea Act and the Boston Massacre, all seminal events that led the Colonies to eventually break away from Britain.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
