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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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Some states are taking considerable measures: a bill in Maine aims to ban major new data-center construction until November 2027—which would make it the first state to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Goebel mentions the Beatniks as another major inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Measles has made a major comeback in the U.S. and the pace of infections does not seem to be slowing any time soon.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Enzo Fernandez has presented Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior with the first major internal disciplinary issue of his tenure at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But the slave trade becomes so profitable that slavery is later permitted; Newport, Rhode Island, emerges as a major slave port.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis