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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /
ADJECTIVE
significant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big major serious significant valuable weighty
STRONG
consequential earnest epochal far-reaching front-page historic material momentous of consequence of moment of substance page-one paramount relevant salient seminal substantial
WEAK
decisive determining fateful grave heavy of note
Antonyms
STRONG
inappreciable insignificant little negligible small trifling trivial unimportant unsubstantial
ADJECTIVE
eminent, influential, outstanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eminent esteemed great influential of note outstanding powerful prominent
STRONG
big-time celebrated distinguished famous foremost grand high-level high-profile high-ranking high-up preeminent
WEAK
illustrious major-league notable noted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common ordinary
WEAK
little normal small unknown
ADJECTIVE
major
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chief key leading major primary principal
STRONG
ascendant central staple
Antonyms
STRONG
auxiliary marginal minor secondary
ADJECTIVE
crucial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
critical crucial essential imperative necessary urgent vital
STRONG
pivotal
WEAK
pressing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inessential uncritical unnecessary
WEAK
nonessential optional trivial
ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
Synonyms
STRONG
cherished dear mattering much meaningful priceless valued
Antonyms
STRONG
meaningless

Example Sentences

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"While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days to secure a lasting ceasefire," Foreign Minister Winston Peters' spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran said it had achieved its war aims and signaled its intent to continue control over the strait, the world’s most important energy-shipping lane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

To identify which genes are most important for cancer cell growth, the research team used CRISPR, a gene-editing technology that can selectively turn genes off.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The Spain international has kept 22 clean sheets in 41 appearances in all competitions this season - and his latest could not have come at a more important time for his side.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“There are more important things than ambition,” Mom shot back.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison