General
General adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.
Influential and general are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Influential" instead an adjective "General".
Influential
Influential adjective - Having power over the minds or behavior of others.
General and influential are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "General" instead an adjective "Influential".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Walking Dead has also become a testament on how influential comic books in general have been during the decade.
Source: Useful Notes / The New Tens - The Disney studios in general have always been the most influential animation studio around.
Source: Follow The Leader / Film -
The Worf Effect: The first game sets up Morden as an influential, well-armed, and nearly indestructible general.
Source: Video Game / Metal Slug
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