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

Example Sentences

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He announced Balmer as the national police lead for defending democracy and said he had written to the senior officer to emphasise "the importance of keeping pace with the evolving threat that abuse poses".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Many women in particular, aware of the importance of strength training after menopause, are curious if EMS could be their new resistance workout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Some analysts have argued that shareholders shouldn’t forget the importance of electric vehicles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Co-author Dr. Fernando Á. Fernández-Álvarez of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography recognized its importance early on.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Daddy kept staring hard out the window, like he was searching for something of the utmost importance.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

importance

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