Vocabulary
Influential
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
having great influence on someone or something.
Urdu meaning
اثر و رسوخ، طاقت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Large segments of the economy, including influential sectors such as agriculture, professionals, retail and real estate, remain either undertaxed or entirely outside the system.
Dawn Editorials —
Tax shortfall
— 2026-05-02
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He began his political journey with Congress, but later became a key member of the Muslim League, playing an influential role in organising what would become Pakistan`s grand old party in Sindh.
Dawn Editorials —
A man of vision
— 2026-04-27
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Few would dispute that it represents the most entrenched and influential business lobby in the country.
Dawn Editorials —
Real estate power
— 2026-04-24
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Yet, its consistent reluctance to assume the role of a proactive peace-broker reveals that India is a long distance away from credibly asserting itself as an influential global actor.
Dawn Editorials —
Choosing not to be a peace-broker
— 2026-04-18
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People want their elected representativestoattendtotheirpersonalissues, which need an influential legislator`s support for resolution due to poor governance.
Dawn Editorials —
Parliamentarians` attendance
— 2026-02-20
Synonyms
powerful, authoritative, dominant, controlling, strong; important
Antonyms
unimportant, insignificant
Curator example
“her work is influential in feminist psychology”
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