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significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /




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All but one of the countries have large Catholic populations, but he has chosen a non-Catholic country - Algeria - as his first stop, as it holds deep significance for him.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Yet Monday’s flyby — the first time humans had reached the moon since 1972 — held an emotional significance for the crew and space enthusiasts beyond the mission’s technical objectives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Many students can place the Emancipation Proclamation on a timeline and explain its significance in the Civil War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The significance of this research extends beyond the Red Planet.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Why exactly did the significance and status of experimental knowledge change?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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