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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It is understood that Catherine wanted to include the special performance to highlight the importance of connections.

From BBC

For musicians and record labels, holiday music also has taken on growing importance.

From Los Angeles Times

“The truth is, a lot of the importance of some of these positions is who gets to appoint whose friends to the board,” Lewis said.

From Salon

Both teams have influential players who have recently been discussing the importance of their Christian beliefs.

From BBC

The team says the importance of the work is not only about speed.

From Science Daily