influential
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He died at his home in Woodstock, New York, on Monday afternoon according to a statement from his publicist, who called him "one of the most honored and influential figures in American music".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The idea runs back at least to the influential 18th-century English jurist William Blackstone, who instructed that “Acts of parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent parliaments bind not.”
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Consumer spending is the single biggest source of economic growth, and the most influential factor in keeping the U.S. out of a recession.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The German-American painter, a master of form and color who was also a revered and influential teacher, is the subject of a small but compelling exhibition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The secretary of state, in charge of foreign affairs, was considered the most influential cabinet member, more essential than the vice president.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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Very Necessary: Synonyms for "Important"
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