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

Example Sentences

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Andy Burnham - who could soon challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership - has also criticised Sir Tony for not mentioning the importance of inequality.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"So we focus on providing information, we try to convince people of the importance of taking care of their eyes."

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The study highlights the lasting importance of natural history collections.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The justice . . . responded by extolling the importance of an “independent judiciary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Thank you, but I have instructions to hand the item to him personally. It is an object of particular importance to Lord Ashton.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ance, -ence

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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ance, -ence