The opportunity to observe definite influence through side-by-side comparisons can therefore be instructive and a tonic.

They show refined mastery of the classical style, with definite romantic influences.

Here we have a definite influence of past experience, but not necessarily any actual knowledge of the past.

Although there are many other factors that contribute to infant mortality rates, the environmental state in the area has a definite influence on increasing rates.

But some of these homes had the tall bay windows and arched doorways with fanlights that showed a definite Southern influence.

Her story, with its conspiracy theory overtones, had a definite influence on the content of Nebel's radio show during its final six years.

No documentation, however, has yet surfaced to substantiate any definite Olmsted influence.

He used new phrases for new ideas and was a definite influence in giving shape to the Urdu language, as it is today.

A definite influence from Greece was responsible for the production of some very important sculptures.

In the longer term, the manifesto of Bourbaki has had a definite and deep influence.