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influential

CEFR: B2

Having a major impact on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Synonyms

pivotal
momentous

Common Collocations

highly influential
influential factor
influential figure

Example Sentence

The economist published an influential treatise arguing for progressive carbon taxation.

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