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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“Singapore is our first right-hand-drive overseas market, and it carries significant strategic importance for us,” Chen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It was nice to finish on a high note and we know the importance of every Test match in terms of the World Test Championship," said Smith, with points at stake in Sydney.

From Barron's

Some traders are finding out that definitions are of the utmost importance.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We gave up five goals off of throw-ins and two on free kicks in our three losses to them last year. We’ve stressed the importance of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

It followed a BBC interview with Prince Harry in which he talked of the importance of "reconciliation" with his family.

From BBC

importance

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