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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /
ADJECTIVE
bigger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big considerable dominant extensive large large-scale leading main primary sizable
STRONG
above better chief elder exceeding extreme senior superior upper
WEAK
greater hefty higher larger most oversized supreme ultra uppermost
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble inconsiderable inferior insignificant little secondary short small subordinate tiny unimportant
STRONG
below junior lower minor
WEAK
lesser
ADJECTIVE
important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big crucial great main notable preeminent principal radical serious significant vital
STRONG
chief grave heavyweight overshadowing star top
WEAK
critical dangerous grievous influential life and death major-league meaningful outstanding stellar weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary dull extra inessential insignificant little minor nonessential secondary small trivial unimportant unknown
WEAK
lesser

Example Sentences

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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, argue that an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

We are looking for the best type of loan to pay for some major repairs on our house, including a new roof that will cost about $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

A major expansion of Riyadh’s airport is supposed to accommodate up to 120 million travelers by 2030, from 37 million in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Every major firm on Wall Street was either bankrupt or fatally intertwined with a bankrupt system.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.