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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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It has laid off more than 8,000 people since D’Amaro’s predecessor, Bob Iger, returned as CEO in 2022 and began a major restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Celebrity stardust came in the shape of comedian Kevin Hart, who caddied for three-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau, and former NFL star Jason Kelce in a roving reporter role on the course.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Anthropic said the Mythos Preview model has already uncovered “thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities, including some in every major operating system and web browser.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The triumph was a highly emotional conclusion to the ongoing drama of McIlroy’s pursuit of a career grand slam with victories at all four of golf’s major tournaments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His father was Willy “Winner” Prime, one of the best pitchers in major league baseball.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon