Definitions

make a difference

VERB

matter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

be important be of value be substantive carry weight cut ice have influence mean something

Example Sentences

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This is where the new findings could make a difference.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“That changed my whole perspective on how to make a difference in this whole place,” Kasamis said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I can’t make a difference that way,’ ” Cahillane said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Enough could be done on Grand Avenue in time for the Olympics to make a difference if we begin this minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I bet the pay is enough to make a difference at their places.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor