seminal

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The result is a pair of shows whose three centuries of offerings range from early paintings recording seminal moments in the country’s history to modern masterpieces that reflect the ever-evolving idea of Americanness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A TV adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s seminal 2001 novel, “The Corrections,” has finally found a home at Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

As Mr. McGurn observes, it’s ironic that Pope Leo, previously an Augustinian friar, disregards the seminal work on just-war philosophy by his order’s namesake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

"They've had these seminal moments but not put together a consistent run that would put them in a position to compete for a championship," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

And of course, music, the liberation of which is considered a seminal geek accomplishment.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz