Definitions

significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /

NOUN

meaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connotation implication sense understanding

STRONG

acceptation drift force heart import kicker meat message nitty-gritty nub point purport score signification stuff

WEAK

bottom line intendment name of the game nature of the beast nuts and bolts punch line significancy

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside

WEAK

insignificance meaninglessness triviality unimportance

NOUN

importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence gravity influence magnitude matter merit prestige relevance virtue weight

STRONG

authority consideration credit excellence import impressiveness moment momentousness perfection pith signification weightiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance unimportance weakness

STRONG

disregard disrespect failure imperfection

WEAK

meaninglessness triviality

Example Sentences

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“Stonewall National Monument continues to preserve and interpret the site’s historic significance through exhibits and programs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Professor Manning explained the broader significance of the findings.

From Science Daily

Scoring against newly-promoted sides does not take away the significance of his goals as Sunderland have been one of the surprise packages of the season.

From BBC

The England camp is playing down the significance of the latest methods but it appears a more hands-on approach from the typically relaxed McCullum.

From BBC

The strategic significance and resources of Balochistan—Pakistan’s largest province, on the Arabian Sea—have long made it a focus of Chinese investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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