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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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Daniel Walker, the rabbi of the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester which was attacked last October, stresses the importance of dialogue between those of different faiths and perspectives.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Ms. Rodríguez mouths some of the right lines about the importance of oil and gas and mining and cutting red tape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Evidently, blanket news coverage about the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz simply bounces off some people’s brains.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

According to Jiaqi Ni, "not all olive oils have benefits for cognitive function," highlighting the importance of choosing extra virgin varieties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

They said they came from the government in Accra with news of the utmost importance.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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