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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

Example Sentences

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The newly approved funding highlights the growing importance of archaeological research in the Frankfurt region and reflects strong collaboration among institutions in the Rhine-Main area and beyond.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Lijnders was on media duty after Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool with manager Pep Guardiola serving a touchline ban, and reflected on the importance of the Portuguese international to City.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It didn’t hurt that May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Its statement also stressed "the critical importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In their lives they had been men of importance and ladies of standing.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.