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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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California regulators seized two major life-insurance companies two months in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

At 19, he has 12 major titles to his name.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Pentagon laid out new press access guidelines in October, and most major media organizations declined to sign on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

I loved the intrigue of a foreign language, so I figured I would major in French.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson