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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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“It’s cool to have four championships, but the only important year is 2026. Everybody started with zero points on the board and we need to do it all over again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As I said, it’s important to have sufficient savings or Social Security income to rely on during market downturns, so you’re not forced to withdraw larger amounts from investments when values are depressed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

But after hearing from blind listeners, she realized how important it was to carefully describe everything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Presidential Records Act plays an important role in preserving the liberty and security that Henry and Lincoln spoke about.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

“See how Greg struts around like he owns the forest? Well, any animal who doesn’t know better buys into that lie. And there’s Dot, always following, trying to feel important too.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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