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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The agency’s staff is resilient and understands the importance of having a successful filing season, he said.

From MarketWatch

Such was Isak's importance, he scored 27 goals last season - three times more than Newcastle's next highest goal scorer.

From BBC

The state media office describes L’Imad as a fund “focused on building national champions in sectors of strategic importance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There was a moment when no one fully took in the importance of what they saw; and then Mal understood.

From Literature

I now understand Willa’s constant emphasis on the importance of independence.

From Literature

importance

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