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major

Definition for major

adjective as in bigger

Strongest matches

big, considerable, dominant, extensive, large, large-scale, leading, main, primary, sizable

Strong matches

above, better, chief, elder, exceeding, extreme, senior, superior, upper

Weak matches

greater, hefty, higher, larger, most, oversized, supreme, ultra, uppermost

adjective as in important

Strongest matches

big, crucial, great, main, notable, preeminent, principal, radical, serious, significant, vital

Strong matches

chief, grave, heavyweight, overshadowing, star, top

Weak matches

critical, dangerous, grievous, influential, life and death, major-league, meaningful, outstanding, stellar, weighty

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Forest have not won a major trophy since lifting the League Cup in 1990.

From BBC

Adding to the anxiety felt in some quarters of eastern Europe are major joint military exercises between Belarus and Russia, dubbed Zapad 2025, due to start on Friday.

From BBC

Routine treatment includes anything booked in advance, from a consultation with a specialist to minor operations or major surgery.

From BBC

Young or teenage alleged hackers have been arrested in the UK and the US in the last year for hacking campaigns against major companies including MGM Grand Casinos, TfL, Marks and Spencer and Co-op.

From BBC

Los Angeles is a major hub of the U.S. toy industry, said Toy Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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