Influential
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Usage in Power Dynamics
Used to describe people who have the ability to affect decisions or actions. Her influential status changed the board's decision.
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Not Always Positive
Can be used for a person or thing that impacts positively or negatively. Influential factors led to the project's failure.
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Emotional Weight
Often suggests respect or admiration for the person's impact. The coach was an influential mentor to me.