How to Use determinant in a Sentence

determinant

noun
  • The biggest determinant of your pace on a twisty road is the available front grip.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2022
  • But the real, long-term determinant of weight rests with the types of foods eaten.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Your kayak seat is the biggest determinant of comfort in the boat.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Many experts agree that age isn’t the best determinant of front seat status, though.
    — Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2023
  • That is a big determinant of whether or not the beer will actually evolve over time.
    — Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Aug. 2021
  • But the reality is that teeth are rarely a determinant in who gets roles.
    — Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
  • These same towns were bereft of green parks and open spaces, a common determinant of public health.
    — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Crude oil prices, a determinant of jet fuel costs, slumped 10%.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
  • How food is packaged is the main determinant for shelf life, along with preservatives added.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022
  • But the size of a fire is still a bigger determinant of how much destruction occurs.
    — New York Times, 14 Dec. 2020
  • If money were the only determinant of power or elite status, then why play the games?
    — Evan Dudley, al, 25 July 2023
  • Addressing social determinants of health is no game, but a matter of life and death.
    — Robert B. Doherty, Philly.com, 11 May 2018
  • Their game at Denver on April 1 could well be the determinant.
    — Dave Campbell, ajc, 24 Mar. 2022
  • The only determinant is ourselves, and the universe couldn't care less.
    — WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Determinant tomatoes — a type that stops growing taller at a certain point — are a better choice.
    — Roxie Hammill, kansascity.com, 2 June 2017
  • Pride is one small way to foster a sense of belonging and social support, which is a key determinant of health.
    — Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
  • When flower buds are formed on the terminal, the vine stops growing (determinant).
    — Dick Crum, Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2017
  • Health will likely be the biggest determinant in the success of the Mets this season.
    — James Wagner, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018
  • In a nation in which race is often a determinant of party identity, this will be a tricky needle to thread.
    — Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022
  • As for the ultimate legacies of Sanchez and Judge, good health will be the key determinant.
    — Filip Bondy, New York Times, 12 June 2017
  • The 3-point shot has become the single most influential determinant of how games are won.
    — Ben Cohen, WSJ, 21 Jan. 2021
  • Social determinants of health are the parts of ourselves and our environments that drive our health status.
    — Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
  • This week’s main macro driver is due on Wednesday, having been the main determinant for central bankers in recent months.
    — WSJ, 10 July 2023
  • Four flavors of faux fish The key determinant of how well this tech works is in the taste, and the meal was meant to give us the chance to experience that.
    — Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Location is now the biggest drink-having determinant for many in the 35-and-under set.
    — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Our evaluations did show that for the most part, price was a good determinant of how well-made the treadmills were but that mid-tier options still performed well.
    — Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Glaser said there was one other determinant in how far the Quad would be willing to go in opposing Beijing.
    — Ben Westcott, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Researchers increasingly view sleep as a key upstream determinant of health.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Aside from weather, the primary determinant in the enjoyment of a night in the woods is the quality of your camping gear.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Warren is aware that the biggest determinant of March Madness success will likely be the virus.
    — Laine Higgins, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2021

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