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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“We gave up five goals off of throw-ins and two on free kicks in our three losses to them last year. We’ve stressed the importance of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

It followed a BBC interview with Prince Harry in which he talked of the importance of "reconciliation" with his family.

From BBC

The ADP report, normally a second-tier labor-market gauge, has taken on greater importance due to delays in the publication of the official U.S. employment report tied to the government shutdown a few months ago.

From MarketWatch

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said carbon capture and storage was of the "utmost importance to Scotland's climate and economic transition to net zero".

From BBC

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