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Another word for major

major Synonyms

major

modif.

Greater
higher, larger, dominant, primary, upper, exceeding, extreme, ultra, over, above; see also better 2, superior.
Important
significant, main, influential; see important 1, 2, principal.

major Synonyms

major

n.

field of study, subject, field, program, area; see also field 4.

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Another word for major

adjective

Being among the leaders in one's field:
blue-chip, major-league. (Informal) big-league, bigtime, heavyweight. See important
Most important, influential, or significant:
capital, cardinal, chief, first, foremost, key, leading, main, number one, paramount, premier, primary, prime, principal, top. See important

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A major success helped raise our spirits.
I thought I was picking up on some major vibes out there.
"What are you up to?" suddenly came the authoritative voice of a sergeant major who came upon the men who were hauling their burden.
I could cause some major damage, but I can't kill them like the Grey God can.
The major raised his hand to his cap with a smile.

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