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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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"But it actually reveals something very important about how itch is regulated."

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

To maintain that momentum, it’s more important than ever to ensure quality childcare is readily available and accessibly priced.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Clutton-Brock has joked that his most important discovery was meerkats’ fondness for hard-boiled egg.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“To capture the whole war hero, the whole girl. Here she is at work, connecting important calls of the country. Here she is at home, reading and doing her needlework, perhaps by the fireplace.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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