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. Nobel Committee:

   The quartet was formed in the summer of 2013 when the democratization process was in danger of collapsing as a result of political assassinations and widespread social unrest, it established an alternative, peaceful political process at a time when the country was on the brink of civil war. It was thus instrumental in enabling Tunisia, in the space of a few years, to establish a constitutional system of government guaranteeing fundamental rights for the entire population, irrespective of gender, political conviction or religious belief.

2. 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.

3. Dafydd James:

   He's been very instrumental in the way Wales have performed, he brings that hard edge and resilience to the defense and he binds the team. He commands that respect. He's going to be really missed [after the World Cup] but it will be another opportunity for another man coming in.

4. Greg Adams:

   Moneer was instrumental in everything that we did. this is somebody who was a trusted adviser for me and was tied into decision-making every single day.

5. Bob Faris:

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