Synonyms for instrumental
ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tlin·stru·men·tal

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1. instrumentaladjective

   relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

   "instrumental compositions"; "an instrumental ensemble"

   Synonyms:
   subservient, implemental

   Antonyms:
   unhelpful, vocal

2. implemental, instrumental, subservientadjective

   serving or acting as a means or aid

   "instrumental in solving the crime"

   Synonyms:
   subservient, slavish, implemental, submissive

   Antonyms:
   unhelpful, vocal

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1. instrumentaladjective

   Synonyms:
   conducive, subservient, serviceable, helping, helpful, assisting, auxiliary, ancillary, ministerial

2. instrumentaladjective

   Synonyms:
   of musical instruments

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1. List of paraphrases for "instrumental":

   instrumentation, contributed, decisive, useful, crucial, toolkit, essential, helpful, critical, fundamental, determinant

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1. Barry Wynn:

   Particularly in California, a lot of the Silicon Valley support [that] was very instrumental in electing President Obama is taking a real strong look at Jeb Bush and we’re seeing a lot of anecdotal evidence that a lot of that support will be moving to him.

2. Jason Aldean:

   Where you were raised has such a big influence on who you become and for me it's no different... especially from a music standpoint, my little hometown of Macon was heavily instrumental in my musical background. Growing up in an environment that was a crossroads between Country music, Southern rock, blues and RB, it was just natural to blend different sounds in my own way.

3. Jentezen Franklin:

   Upon hearing Billy Graham preach for the first time one could immediately realize how dearly Billy Graham loved Jesus and wanted others to experience that same love – it overflowed from the very depths of Billy Graham heart, billy Graham passion and commitment to sharing the love of Jesus all around the world was instrumental in my own life, inspiring me as I began my ministry.

4. Bob Faris:

   Bullying can be highly instrumental and used for social climbing, and it works.

5. Phil Knight:

   Mark Parker has a proven track record in driving creativity, innovation and growth, mark Parker's an experienced, talented executive and has played an instrumental role in building our business and making the Nike brand as strong as it is today.