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Adjective
His theories have become more influential in recent years.
My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
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Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
An ancestor of lo-fi music and bedroom pop, Smiley Smile is, in its own way, more influential than SMiLE.
—Will Ainsley, SPIN, 24 May 2024
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Adjective
Pryor — widely regarded as one of the most influential stand-ups of all time — was married seven times to five different women.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
An ancestor of lo-fi music and bedroom pop, Smiley Smile is, in its own way, more influential than SMiLE.
—Will Ainsley, SPIN, 24 May 2024
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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