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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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“It’s important to show up. Important to listen.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Important divergences continue to emerge across major asset classes, suggesting that investors are weighing persistent uncertainty against a still-resilient economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

"Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too", he said in a message on social media.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Suffs” sometimes feels like a history lesson neatly compartmentalized into Important Episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

“First thing in the morning,” Dad says, “I’m going down to school with you and we’re airing this whole thing out. There are rules about this kind of thing, Georges. Important ones.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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