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as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
with several blockbuster hits under her belt, the actress now commands some major cash for appearing in a movie
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
a major change in how science is taught in our high schools
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Recent Examples of major
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
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Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
But that disparity can lead to major birth defects.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Taylor has garnered major buzz this award show season for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, One Battle After Another.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to not being a major proponent of black and white, Scheck isn't a fan of going all in with gray and white, either.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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The new California law or Assembly Bill 1830 requires most tortillas and corn masa products sold to contain folic acid, a vitamin important to infant health, according to CalMatters.—
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
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Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (foot) is the only considerable contributor inactive with injury.—
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
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The 111 line-of-duty deaths in 2025 represent a near-historic low.—
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This compact yet sizable belt bag has a simple silhouette that looks very similar to the one Diaz just wore.—
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Highly revered for its outdoorsy facilities, the low-slung La Reserve Hotel and Spa Geneva occupies a sizable, green patch alongside its namesake lake.—
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
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And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
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But an information-technology contract gone horribly awry on her watch resulted in late bills last year that required school districts throughout the county to borrow and pay substantial interest just to make payroll and cover basic expenses.—
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“Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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