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mattered

VERB

be of consequence, importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

be important be of value be substantive carry weight cut ice have influence make a difference mean something

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude

Example Sentences

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They’re snapshots of what you did, why it mattered and how your beliefs influenced your actions.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Phillips said while she recognised Sir Keir cared deeply it was "deeds, not words" that mattered.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

That day had to be Monday night, the only day that mattered for a Lakers team on the brink of elimination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

By studying how ancient people responded to catastrophic eruptions, scientists hope to better understand which survival strategies mattered most and how those lessons could help us face future disasters.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

What did matter, indeed struck most readers as the only thing that truly mattered, was that George Washington was retiring.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis