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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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As part of that mission, it’s become a major government contractor, providing software for both the U.S. and its allies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Merging with the call center, however, turned out to be major undertaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, two other recent major winners, also turned down that offer, but Rahm is also in dispute with Europe's DP World Tour.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Nvidia and other artificial intelligence chip stocks were mixed amid increased investment forecasts from major tech companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He had become a major donor to the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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