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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"While the council was informed of the decision in advance, councillors have asked to see more details of the issues as this is a matter of such local importance," a council spokesperson said.

From BBC

This unexpected overlap underscored the importance of better monitoring tools, as species may be expanding or shifting their ranges without being detected.

From Science Daily

“The ongoing outbreak we are seeing in the U.S. underscores the importance of maintaining adequate levels of measles vaccination,” said William Moss, the International Vaccine Access Center’s executive director.

From Salon

"To win against Real Madrid carries importance and is significant. In that moment we had to give it everything," Mourinho said.

From BBC

Of particular importance for investors on Thursday will be the company’s margin and new orders.

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