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My dad is one of the most important people in my life vs My dad is one of the most important persons in my life

'One of the most important people' is the correct choice when referring to one member of a group of significant individuals in someone's life.
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My dad is one of the most important people in my life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the significance of someone in your life. 'People' is the appropriate term to refer to individuals in this context.

Examples:

  • My mom is one of the most important people in my life.
  • My best friend is one of the most important people in my life.
  • My teacher is one of the most important people in my life.
  • My siblings are some of the most important people in my life.
  • My grandparents are some of the most important people in my life.
  • Oct 21, 2012 ... My dad is one of the most important people in my life, and he most definitely is one of my main caretakers. My realistic pose was of me ...
  • Sep 17, 2019 ... My dad is one of the most important people in my life. I adore him and love him with every ounce of my being. I can't express in words just ...
  • Jun 21, 2015 ... Sarah reflects on her relationship with her father and says, “My dad is one of the most important people in my life. This has been very ...
  • Jul 28, 2011 ... And I had a plan for a story about him because, well, my dad is one of the most important people in my life. But, just as I was writing the ...
  • May 22, 2022 ... Even though we didn't have a smooth relationship from the start, my dad is one of the most important people in my life. I have a reputation ...
  • Dec 18, 2018 ... My dad is one of the most important people in my life, but hardly anyone ever creates stories about how GOOD the relationship between father ...
  • My Dad is one of the most important people in my life and he's on the alumni board, so I knew I'd get to see him if I went to Rollins,” Allie said. “That ...
  • Jul 5, 2021 ... There are far more important relationships in life. Not for everybody. My dad is one of the most important people in my life.
  • Nov 11, 2020 ... My dad is one of the most important people in my life. Yes, he keeps me going with my career and believes in me even when I don't believe in ...

Alternatives:

  • my dad is one of the most important persons in my life

My dad is one of the most important persons in my life

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

While 'persons' is grammatically correct, 'people' is more commonly used in this context to refer to individuals who are significant in someone's life.
  • Aug 16, 2019 ... ... my dad is one of the most important persons in my life, the first person I come to for advice and he's always had my back, cheered me up and ...

Alternatives:

  • my dad is one of the most important people in my life

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