1
as in resultant
coming as a result
his high-fat diet and the consequential weight gain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
the American Civil War is often regarded as the nation's most consequential event since its founding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
for such a consequential businessman, he's head of a rather small company
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of consequential
That map proved to be incredibly consequential in a Congress with razor-thin margins and a Republican Conference that would not be in control of the House without it.
—
Genesis Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Equally consequential was the president lashing out at North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis for not supporting the bill, and his threat to back a primary challenge to Tillis surely played a role in his decision not to seek re-election.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025
The Dalai Lama’s succession plan is politically consequential for most Tibetans who oppose China’s tight control of Tibet and have struggled to keep their identity alive, in their homeland or in exile.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Duffy, 66, is an industry lifer, first joining the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 1980, and was in leadership during all the consequential decisions at the heart of this lawsuit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for consequential
Genesis Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Equally consequential was the president lashing out at North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis for not supporting the bill, and his threat to back a primary challenge to Tillis surely played a role in his decision not to seek re-election.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025
The Dalai Lama’s succession plan is politically consequential for most Tibetans who oppose China’s tight control of Tibet and have struggled to keep their identity alive, in their homeland or in exile.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Duffy, 66, is an industry lifer, first joining the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 1980, and was in leadership during all the consequential decisions at the heart of this lawsuit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for consequential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequential
Adjective
-
The resultant liquid is full of grain-forward flavors with a sweet finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
This resultant collaboration has now detected over 300 black hole mergers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Other regional universities — Illinois (UIUC), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State and Purdue — also do important fusion research.—
Kathleen Gallagher,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
For those still on Windows 10 who might be feeling rather smug at avoiding these Windows 11 issues, Windows Latest has just issued a new warning, given that its own recent updates are not faring any better.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
-
His reboot has the benefit of an actor, David Corenswet, who may not have a lot of colors to work with, but whose presence is infinitely easier to take and less of a huge pile of smug than Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
-
In this setup, hydrogen is injected into the combustion chamber as air is being compressed, along with a small quantity of pilot fuel such as biodiesel, which is used to initiate ignition and the consequent combustion of hydrogen with air.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
The chasm between rich and poor and the consequent collapse of social trust in American society seem to have followed almost automatically from changes in tax rates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Adjective
-
Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
-
Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
-
Bobby Lee is proud of Borderlands, but his experience at the movie's premiere wasn't entirely pleasant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
-
But that policy can also backfire – in part because many regions, such as Marathi-speaking Maharashtra in the west – are staunchly proud of their local language.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Adjective
-
That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
-
In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
-
As the day goes on, Jim goes from a caricature of an arrogant male director to an oddly compelling picture of a pathetic man, moved by spite toward his ex-wife, Anita.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
-
Actor Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, a charming but arrogant musician, on four seasons of the teen soap.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Consequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequential. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share