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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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After becoming just the sixth man to complete golf’s career grand slam last year, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland is hoping a second green jacket can spark another run of major titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

These catalysts play a major role in producing pharmaceuticals, fuels, and other materials.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

By July, a handful of major companies complied.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

That truce remains fragile, leaving a major risk hanging over markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Picasso was about to make a major advance in his art—a leap so far forward that few would appreciate what he was trying to do.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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