significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /

NOUN

meaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connotation implication sense understanding

STRONG

acceptation drift force heart import kicker meat message nitty-gritty nub point purport score signification stuff

WEAK

bottom line intendment name of the game nature of the beast nuts and bolts punch line significancy

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside

WEAK

insignificance meaninglessness triviality unimportance

NOUN

importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence gravity influence magnitude matter merit prestige relevance virtue weight

STRONG

authority consideration credit excellence import impressiveness moment momentousness perfection pith signification weightiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance unimportance weakness

STRONG

disregard disrespect failure imperfection

WEAK

meaninglessness triviality

Example Sentences

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As with most things on the internet, the online Merriam-Webster improves efficiency and functionality while collapsing the sense of significance around the endeavor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inability to comprehend the significance of big numbers is a human affliction.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, the couple revealed a Christmas card with a personal significance, using a picture taken from the video released when Catherine announced the end of her chemotherapy.

From BBC

We shouldn't overplay the significance of one council by-election.

From BBC

Artists asserting Jewish identities may also have only slight acquaintance with their history or significance.

From The Wall Street Journal

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