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major
adjective as in bigger
adjective as in important
Strongest matches
big, crucial, great, main, notable, preeminent, principal, radical, serious, significant, vital
Strong matches
Weak matches
critical, dangerous, grievous, influential, life and death, major-league, meaningful, outstanding, stellar, weighty
Example Sentences
Cardiovascular disease and dementia are major public health challenges that cause a significant burden on both healthcare and society.
So, you might not need to rush to buy a new iPhone, but if you are planning a major purchase anyway you may want to take advantage of the certainty of current pricing.
In order to do so, developers would need to include a certain percentage of affordable units — and the property must be near transit or along a major street near jobs and good schools.
When Stabenow released her Farm Bill text on Monday, it was largely well-received by organizations that deal with food insecurity, which has been a major concern this year.
“This is a major milestone that marks a great leap in understanding of the human body,” said Dr Sarah Teichmann, from the University of Cambridge and one of the founders of the Human Cell Atlas.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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