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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Despite its importance, proving its existence experimentally has been extremely difficult.

From Science Daily

Waller has been working in the Fed system since 2009 and has written numerous papers on the importance of shielding the Fed from political pressure.

From MarketWatch

After the match, Rosenior played down the importance of his substitutions, instead crediting the mentality of the players since his arrival.

From BBC

Just a carefully curated exercise in nothingness, presented as importance.

From Salon

importance

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