more significant

ADJECTIVE

telling, meaningful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compelling important momentous powerful serious symbolic

WEAK

cogent convincing denoting eloquent expressing expressive facund forceful heavy indicative knowing meaning pregnant representative rich sententious sound suggestive valid weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificant trivial unimportant

WEAK

meaningless minor

ADJECTIVE

important, critical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big consequential considerable meaningful momentous notable noteworthy serious substantial vital

WEAK

carrying a lot of weight heavy material weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inconsequential insignificant little minor ordinary small trivial unimportant unnoticeable

WEAK

meaningless

Example Sentences

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An even more significant threat than inflation stands in the way of accommodative monetary policy.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The lyrics might be even more significant than the music itself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Most other fundamental constants are known to six or more significant digits with far greater agreement.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

But it may take more significant losses for Musk to back off, or change his aggressive style, in the courts.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

As minorities across the country were gradually beginning to take on more significant roles in politics, business, and entertainment, our family had become the most prominent example.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama