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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

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 refusing to spend cognitive resources on trivial choices Simon saved them for the work that mattered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

There was nothing in the agreement about credit default swaps, but that no longer mattered.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis