Influence
Influence noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.
Progenitor and influence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Progenitor" instead a noun "Influence".
Progenitor
Progenitor noun - A person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent.
Influence and progenitor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead a noun "Progenitor".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Kuran Kaname from Vampire Knight may not be the original progenitor of the race, but he was one of the original purebloods, exerted a huge influence during his lifetime, and founded the royal line of purebloods who kept track of the species.
Source: Monster Progenitor
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