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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

While Nereyda felt the familiar butterflies about what the next day might bring, AB focused on what mattered to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They’re snapshots of what you did, why it mattered and how your beliefs influenced your actions.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

But the 'Romford Pele' could produce when it mattered.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And character mattered because the fate of the American experiment with republican government still required virtuous leaders to survive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis