make much of

phrase

Synonyms of make much ofnext
1
: to treat as of importance
The drill sergeant made much of his toughness.
2
: to treat with obvious affection or special consideration
She had evidently enjoyed being made much of in Youngstown …—New Yorker

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After leaving soon-to-be-shuttered FanDuel Sports in January, the Marlins now make much of their TV revenue from viewer subscriptions and ad sales. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Some analysts say the policy won't make much of a dent, however. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Similarly, energy experts said the deal for Russian diesel is also unlikely to make much of a dent. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Development and wildfires have destroyed swaths of the plants’ habitat, while climate change is threatening to make much of what remains inhospitable. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make much of

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of make much of was circa 1510

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“Make much of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20much%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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