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Definitions for influential
ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəlin·flu·en·tial

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. influentialadjective

    having or exercising influence or power

    "an influential newspaper"; "influential leadership for peace"

Wiktionary

  1. influentialnoun

    A person who has influence

  2. influentialadjective

    Having or exerting influence.

    John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Influentialadjective

    Exerting influence or power.

    Etymology: from influence.

    Our now over-shadowed souls may be emblemed by those crusted globes, whose influential emissions are interrupted by the interposal of the benighted element. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps.

    The inward springs and wheels of the corporal machine, on the most sublimed intellectuals, is dangerously influential. Joseph Glanvill.

ChatGPT

  1. influential

    Influential refers to having the ability or power to cause changes or effects in behavior, actions, opinions or beliefs in people, situations or decisions, often in a significant or determining way. It can be related to various spheres such as politics, culture, fashion, science, etc. An influential person, idea or thing has considerable impact or sway over certain outcomes or developments.

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'influential' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4696

  2. Adjectives Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'influential' in Adjectives Frequency: #648

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of influential in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of influential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of influential in a Sentence

  1. Dana Litt of the Center:

    The interactive nature of internet activity and the sheer amount of alcohol-related content online have led researchers to suggest that these forms of media can be particularly influential sources of alcohol messaging, one of the fundamental concepts of interactive online marketing is engagement, where the goal is not simply to expose consumers to a particular product, but to create an environment in which they are actually interacting with the brand,' befriending' the product, and integrating it into their personal and social relationships.

  2. New York:

    These messages from Mr. Weaver … did not lead to physical encounters except in one consensual case, and none of the men accused Mr. Weaver of unlawful conduct. Rather, many of them described feeling preyed upon by an influential older man in the field in which they wanted to work, and believing they had to engage with his repeated messaging or lose a professional opportunity.

  3. Mieke Beth Thomeer:

    There's a difference between trying to quit when your partner smokes in the house and when they can't smoke in your presence, it may be that if your spouse is the only person still smoking in your life that might not be as influential as if all of your other friends still smoke.

  4. Neal Adams:

    His career was defined by unparalleled artistic talent and an unwavering character that drove him to constantly fight for his peers and those in need. He would become known in the comics industry as one of the most influential creators of all time and champion social and creator's rights.

  5. Sallie Badger:

    Bill was a hero to many, many people long before he became a hero on Jan. 8. He was very influential in many, many young lives in many ways.

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