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

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However, that same protective feature has posed a major challenge for researchers.

From Science Daily

Others have what she terms "delayed life syndrome": putting major life decisions, including childbirth, on pause.

From BBC

The Miami Dolphins have cut star wide receiver Tyreek Hill from their roster as part of a major squad overhaul, the club confirmed on Monday.

From Barron's

Markets closed mostly higher Friday, though all three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week lower as fears of potential future AI disruptions continued to weigh heavily on tech stocks.

From MarketWatch

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