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Influential

Verb / ˌɪnflu:ˈenʃʌl / Another word for influential — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the power to affect someone or something; being influential

Synonyms & similar words

uninfluential powerful important significant dominant prominent notable famous renowned well-known celebrated prestigious respected esteemed authoritative commanding leading influential persuasive convincing compelling

Synonyms by register

Formal

authoritative pivotal dominant consequential

Informal

big key major important

Literary

potent guiding shaping

Antonyms

unimportant insignificant powerless weak minor irrelevant uninfluential

Common collocations

  • highly influential
  • very influential
  • influential figure
  • influential role
  • influential group
  • influential factor
  • influential person

Word family

noun influence
verb influence
adverb influentially

Usage note

This word describes someone or something that has a significant effect on others or on events. It is generally used in a positive or neutral context, though it can sometimes imply manipulation if the context is negative.

Example sentences

  1. The influential businessman donated a large sum of money to charity.
  2. Her influential ideas helped to shape the future of the company.
  3. The influential politician had a lot of power and influence over his constituents.
  4. The influential artist's work was widely recognized and admired.
  5. The influential teacher inspired her students to reach for their dreams.

Quotes

  • The most influential people in my life have always been women. My family, my friends, my teachers, my colleagues, and my idols.
  • The most influential books in my life have always been the ones that I have read during my childhood.
  • The most influential leaders in my life have always been those who have led by example.

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