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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

Example Sentences

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Barron said getting the placement of the sculpture just right was of utmost importance to the museum and the Calder Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite its importance, this nutrient remained largely overlooked for decades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Around that time, he started seeing social-media videos discussing the importance of improving sperm health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Gunners boss said Arsenal are "hungrier than ever" and that the defeats do not change the importance of the last-eight match against Sporting.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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