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Synonyms & Antonyms for major
Synonyms: Adjective
biggish, considerable, good, goodly, handsome, healthy, largish, respectable, significant, sizable (or sizeable), substantial, substantive, tidy
Antonyms: Adjective
inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, insubstantial, negligible, nominal
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Examples of major in a Sentence
Adjective
He's one of the major figures in 19th-century U.S. history. Researchers have announced a major advance in the treatment of cancer. She played a major role in the negotiations. No major changes are expected. The grant covered a major part of the cost. Butter is one of the major ingredients in the recipe. None of his health problems are major. He suffered a major heart attack.Noun
He chose history as his major and French as his minor. What was your major in college? In college, he was a history major. a club for physics majors
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Thousands of South Koreans have taken to the streets to protest Tokyo’s move to tighten controls on exports to South Korea, where major manufacturers like Samsung heavily rely on materials and parts imported from Japan. — Washington Post, "There’s history behind worsening Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute," 20 Aug. 2019 The location is near the Phoenix–Goodyear Airport and major interstates with coast-to-coast connectivity. — Joshua Bowling, azcentral, "Metro Phoenix's west side to land 300 new distribution jobs by end of next year," 19 Aug. 2019 Total Pro Bowls and first team All-Pro berths (according to pro-football-reference.com) were major factors in an effort to compare eras. — Nat Newell, Indianapolis Star, "100 greatest Colts of all-time: Who's No. 1, Johnny Unitas or Peyton Manning?," 19 Aug. 2019 While 2011 marked a major legal shift, game companies have distanced themselves in name but not effect. — Sidney Fussell, The Atlantic, "Why It’s So Hard to Stop Marketing Guns in Video Games," 19 Aug. 2019 Like the Kochs, Murfin was a major player in Kansas Republican politics. — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, "Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of Trump," 19 Aug. 2019 Sanchez has been a major disappointment since joining from Arsenal in January 2018 and has scored only five goals in the 18 months since. — SI.com, "Alexis Sanchez Could Undergo Inter Medical on Tuesday as Man Utd Exit Nears," 19 Aug. 2019 Since its founding in 1972, Sequoia Capital, a major player in the industry, has funded almost 300 different companies (Google and Apple are just some of the firm's notable investments). — Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire, "Sarah Kunst's New Venture Capital Fund Invests in Female Entrepreneurship," 19 Aug. 2019 Over the past five years, the Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market has built a loyal following, putting on three major annual outdoor markets at Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Vintage pop-up flea market is setting down roots in Paristown," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Renfroe’s 11 outfield assists, playing the majority of his time in left field before Reyes was traded, already rank second in the majors. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Hunter Renfroe has gone from on the fringe to on the cusp for Padres," 6 Aug. 2019 The 24-year-old was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player earlier this summer and owns a 3.40 ERA in 22 starts during his first full season in the majors. — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, "'Too late now to say sorry?' Topps apologizes for calling Indians' Shane Bieber 'Justin'," 4 Aug. 2019 Besides the Angels’ combined effort, Fiers has the only other no-hitter in the majors this season, for Oakland on May 7 against Cincinnati. — Kristie Rieken, BostonGlobe.com, "Hamels sharp in return, Almora and Cubs beat Brewers 4-1," 4 Aug. 2019 At the All-Star Game in Cleveland a few weeks ago, Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole was criticizing the large number of rebuilds occurring in the majors, arguing that every franchise should try to put a competitive team on the field every year. — Paul Sullivan, chicag