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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

Example Sentences

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But over time the children disagreed on the importance of maintaining majority equity ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who also met Rubio on Friday, stressed the importance of the transatlantic alliance.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This underscores the importance of a true out-of-sample test when calculating AI’s track record.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Mr Justice Chamberlain said the dispute raised issues "of wide public importance" and confirmed the next hearing would take place in June.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Jinjoo looked back into the surprise and awe of her friends’ faces and felt her chest puff out in importance.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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