influential

/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
adjective
  1. Having great influence or power to affect people, events, or decisions.
    • His influential speech convinced many voters to support the new policy.
    • The influential book changed the way people thought about education.
    • She is one of the most influential scientists in the field of genetics.
noun
  1. A person who has great influence or power.
    • The city's influentials gathered to discuss the future of the downtown area.
    • The conference was attended by many political influentials from around the world.
    • As a media influential, her opinion could make or break a new product.
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