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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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"It was quite simply the most important soccer match the US has played for the last two generations," Ley reads, having to spell out to American viewers the magnitude of the result.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I think proximity is always important and I would say it’s still what happens in L.A. that impacts the rest of the country, especially the Korean community,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"This area is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the Mediterranean," added Kasa.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Folate is also important, especially for red blood cell formation and DNA production.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“What is it, Lizzie? Is there something about February the thirteenth that’s especially important to you?”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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