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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /
NOUN
significance, weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention concern consequence effect emphasis gravity influence interest priority relevance sense seriousness usefulness value
STRONG
accent bearing caliber denotation distinction drift force gist import materiality moment momentousness notability paramountcy point precedence preponderance purport signification standing stress substance tenor weightiness
WEAK
concernment preponderancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause commencement disadvantage disinterest insignificance origin source start unimportance
STRONG
inferiority
NOUN
prominence, standing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consequence influence status usefulness
STRONG
conspicuousness distinction eminence esteem fame greatness mark notability note rank reputation salience worth
WEAK
lionization noteworthiness
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance unimportance

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“After about three to four council meetings, they finally understood the importance of actually banning these centers because the people cared so much.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

What was the importance of those locations for you?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But the importance of Aberdeen South should not be underplayed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are risks, including the importance of one man: Elon Musk to the enterprise.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

If America even existed after this, I realized, remembering the vital importance of this very night to the United States gaining its independence.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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