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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“Capitalism without capital is just an ism,” he sometimes said, as he understood the importance of economic mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. McGinnis overstates the importance of giving by the rich as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Acknowledging the importance of healthcare, Thomas warned that "the sustained and substantial increase in costs in recent years remains a significant risk to the achievement of our medium-term financial plan".

From BBC

“The move highlights the importance of Asian — and especially Chinese — demand, which helped propel prices higher in recent months,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, in comments on X.

From MarketWatch

Dukes said she wanted people to "embrace all animals and birds" and hoped the fact that the installation was mobile would help spread the importance of art and creativity.

From BBC

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