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mattered

VERB

be of consequence, importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

be important be of value be substantive carry weight cut ice have influence make a difference mean something

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude

Example Sentences

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Their entire rivalry has unfolded without a single epic showdown when it mattered most—Messi and Ronaldo have never faced off at a World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I also understood how much it mattered when a nurse took a little extra time and was a little bit kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At a time when restaurants and canteens were limited, carrying meals from home mattered deeply in a city where food was tied to culture, religion and family routine.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

However, after three decades of research, Mr. Popkin makes the case that the revolutionary debates throughout France also mattered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Never mind, dear Lord, You were there, and that was all that mattered.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom