Meaning & use
influential
Having significant power to shape opinions, decisions, or events.
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The senator remains one of the most influential figures in the party.
That single essay proved enormously influential in shaping modern economic theory.
A note on using this word
Influential describes the capacity to affect outcomes or opinions, which is broader than 'famous,' since a person can be influential without being widely known.
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