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 the Iran war dominates headlines, Visser believes OpenClaw’s significance is being overlooked.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Which fairly raises a few questions about the utility of employing Hegel as a guide to historical significance.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

While the service is rooted in historical significance, Dame Sarah has had a hand in choosing some of the hymns.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The issue has especially acute significance today, not merely because of the Iran war.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Neither report had any lasting significance on the question of women’s right to vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling