as in significance
the quality or state of being important
a final exam has great importance
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Recent Examples of importance
Studies have also shown the importance of reducing sodium and sugar for longer lives with less risk of chronic disease.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Enhanced risk warnings, as issued by the NWS, signal conditions that could produce major thunderstorm hazards and tornadoes, underscoring the importance for communities and emergency responders across the region.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The agency's website underscores the importance of being prepared regardless of the hurricane season forecast.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 July 2025
And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Enhanced risk warnings, as issued by the NWS, signal conditions that could produce major thunderstorm hazards and tornadoes, underscoring the importance for communities and emergency responders across the region.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The agency's website underscores the importance of being prepared regardless of the hurricane season forecast.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 July 2025
And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for importance
Noun
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But his sweet gesture fell flat when Brie failed to grasp the significance of the mask.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Along the way, participants will learn about native species, local history, and the significance of protecting the springs and the St. Johns River.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The reciprocal tariffs target any and all imports from more than two dozen countries, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This prevents travel to the United States and serves as a tangible consequence for non-compliance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The consequences are staggering: Black women now account for more than 50% of new HIV diagnoses among women, yet make up only 8% of PrEP users.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Tsunami waves up to 10 feet high could hit parts of northern Hawaii after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of Russia, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Worst tsunamis in history The deadliest tsunami in history, caused by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean on Dec. 26, 2004.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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“Importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importance. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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