make a big difference
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: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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The most subtle nuances in your golf swing can make a big difference in your score.
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Small swaps can make a big difference: Replace last year’s jeans for a fresher style, and the most basic outfit will feel much more current.
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Little things like that make a big difference not only in the budgeting process but in the morale of the people.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Hardware Upgrades Small changes can make a big difference, and hardware swaps are the easiest way to elevate a space.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
Small swaps can make a big difference: Replace last year’s jeans for a fresher style, and the most basic outfit will feel much more current.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Little things like that make a big difference not only in the budgeting process but in the morale of the people.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a big difference
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