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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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As she explained, the Humphreys case is “squarely among ‘the gravest and most important’ cases in which the no-impeachment rule should yield to avoid ‘violating the plainest principles of justice.’

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2025

After the Weeknd upstaged Roger Waters in Toronto, the Pink Floyd co-founder said he’s ‘far, far, far more important’ than a couple of newer artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2023

First Barbie doll with hearing aids is 'really important' Video, 00:02:34First Barbie doll with hearing aids is 'really important'

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2022

It’s super important’ . . . and then be turning people away.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021

All that night, despite my entreaties to be permitted to sleep, I was kept awake, and busied with a variety of 'extremely important' business.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 by Various




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