significance
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“There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the affection, history, and cultural significance of the Cinerama Dome,” Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Executive Ravi Ahuja said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
But he knew the significance of the mile, a distance more relatable to a broad audience than, say, the marathon—and yet, fiendishly difficult to run quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
And though a film’s contextual significance is an important part of determining what is and isn’t a timeless movie, applicability isn’t everything, either.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The booming rock ballad Don't Look Back in Anger also took on a greater significance after it was sung, impromptu, at a vigil for those who lost their lives in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Alter, I believe that names have significance, both the ones we are given and the ones we give ourselves. Tell me, do you know my name?”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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