Influential Definition & Meaning

influential
adjective
  1. having or exercising influence or power; "an influential newspaper"; "influential leadership for peace"

"Influential" in song lyrics

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  • "What, how could I come with that influential"
    Afu-Ra f/ Jahdan — Think Before You...
  • "Positive vibes is way too influential"
    Bush Babees f/ Q-Tip — 3 MCs
  • "I got politicians callin 'cause I'm influential"
    Classified f/ Choclair, Maestro, Moka Only — Quit While You're Ahead

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