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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /
NOUN
significance, weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention concern consequence effect emphasis gravity influence interest priority relevance sense seriousness usefulness value
STRONG
accent bearing caliber denotation distinction drift force gist import materiality moment momentousness notability paramountcy point precedence preponderance purport signification standing stress substance tenor weightiness
WEAK
concernment preponderancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause commencement disadvantage disinterest insignificance origin source start unimportance
STRONG
inferiority
NOUN
prominence, standing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consequence influence status usefulness
STRONG
conspicuousness distinction eminence esteem fame greatness mark notability note rank reputation salience worth
WEAK
lionization noteworthiness
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance unimportance

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According to Jiaqi Ni, "not all olive oils have benefits for cognitive function," highlighting the importance of choosing extra virgin varieties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Before the Bournemouth defeat there were two highlight packages played, one with an Arteta voiceover which aimed to build the atmosphere and deliver the importance of the game to supporters.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent viewed fertilizer and agriculture supply chains as of essential importance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

This bottleneck highlights the importance of agentic AI in the development process, both in standard review and release processes and in addressing the heightened security exposure from AI-generated code, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Each student gains importance and dignity as he or she participates in teaching and learning to set goals, make plans, choose behaviors, evaluate results, and learn from each experience to do things better.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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