make all the difference
idiom
: to be very important : to matter most or very much
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
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And that belief is where emotional sovereignty would make all the difference.
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Meditation, yoga or simply setting aside time for relaxation can make all the difference in signaling safety to your body and creating an environment that’s more supportive of reproduction.
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updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Best Luggage Accessory Deals Smart accessories can make all the difference on travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The addition of just a bit of green to the blue will make all the difference.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Meditation, yoga or simply setting aside time for relaxation can make all the difference in signaling safety to your body and creating an environment that’s more supportive of reproduction.
—Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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