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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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The share and importance of energy make the blockade a global economic event.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The importance of the location was echoed by Stephen Rankin, whose son Moses attends the pre-school.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Warsh, while emphasizing the importance of Fed independence, has to date declined to take a position on Cook’s or Powell’s cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Times spoke with Cole about how he’s thinking about his craft, crowd work and the importance of comedians revealing themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“During which he posed for this portrait and cut the ribbon at the grand-opening ceremony. He also gave a rousing speech about the importance of climate research long before it was fashionable.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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