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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

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Both Mr. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have spoken about the importance of faith to American strategy and to the future of the West.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Beyond its scientific importance, this discovery could have practical implications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It is his second major foreign visit since being elected to the papacy last year, and reflects the importance of Catholicism in Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

CoreWeave’s topline results reflect its growing importance in the industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He was obviously not a chambelán or escort, but the authority in his voice made me think he was someone of importance.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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