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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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I also understood how much it mattered when a nurse took a little extra time and was a little bit kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The indictment of British rule mattered more at the time than the preamble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

This was a visit where optics have mattered as much as outcomes, with one of the most closely watched moments coming as Air Force One touched down in Beijing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Changed or unchanged, bad news or good, it no longer mattered.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood