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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By publicly underlining the importance of a "managed process" for the release of material relating to the former ambassador, he was signalling Streeting's unilateral release of exchanges clearly wasn't.

From BBC

Each defence is given a score out of five they must achieve depending on their importance.

From BBC

She sat down on the edge of my bed and just looked at me for a while, but I stared at the ceiling like I was seeing something of the most supreme importance up there.

From Literature

The researchers also emphasize the importance of reconstructing the ancient forms of these genes.

From Science Daily

Morrison’s importance today is usually pegged to the issue of representation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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